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Among the concessions Mr Trump's entourage is seeking, there is an agreement on a quota that would limit European steel and aluminium exports to the US.
Tariffs of 25 per cent on steel imported into the United States and 10 per cent on imported aluminum will take effect as of midnight Thursday, Mr. Ross told reporters on a conference call.
If he does impose the tariffs, the European Union has vowed to hit back with its own tariffs on American goods, including iconic items such as Harley-Davidson motorbikes, blue jeans and bourbon whiskey.
The two sources briefed on the matter said the decision would land before a Friday expiration deadline for exemptions to the planned tariffs. Canada has pledged to retaliate in the past. Check back for updates.
Europe did not want a trade war, he said, but Washington had to back down from "unjustified, unjustifiable and unsafe tariffs".
"The UK and other European Union countries are close allies of the U.S. and should be permanently and fully exempted from the American measures on steel and aluminium", the United Kingdom said in a statement.
The European Commission, which coordinates trade policy for the 28 EU members, has said the bloc should be permanently exempted from the tariffs since it was not the cause of overcapacity in steel and aluminum.
"It makes it really hard to believe that deliberations are in good faith if you're taking capricious actions like this that really hurt the other parties", he said.
The announcement was made by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. In terms of the NAFTA talks, the tariffs could hinder the negotiations among the North American neighbors.
"World trade is not a gunfight at the O.K. Corral", French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire quipped Thursday, in reference to a 1957 western movie.
German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported on Thursday that Trump had told French President Emmanuel Macron he wanted to stick to his trade policy long enough until no Mercedes-Benz cars were cruising through NY.
European and U.S. equities lost ground slightly on fears the USA measures could spark a trade war. Earlier this week, there were reports that the talks might be canceled following Trump's renewed threat to impose import taxes on $50 billion in Chinese products.
He also expected NAFTA negotiations to continue despite the new barriers slapped on the U.S.'s neighbors to the north and south, and pointed to the fact that negotiations continue with China despite the barriers slapped on them previously by the united states.
He said: "If there is an escalation it will be because the European Union would have made a decision to retaliate".


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An electric motorcycle? A new adventure tourer? What does Bajaj two-wheelers have in the pipeline for us? Only time will confirm if Bajaj will bring a motorcycle that is powered by a battery or dinosaur juice.
Bajaj two-wheelers has trademarked the name ‘Freerider’. The new name could be for a new electric motorcycle, which might share the showroom floor with the Bajaj Chetak.
Earlier this year, Husqvarna unveiled the E-pilen electric motorcycle. The new two-wheeler EV is capable of pushing out 10.7bhp and gets a swappable battery pack. The motorcycle is in the concept stage as of now, and it'll go into production under the guidance of Bajaj two-wheelers. The Indian two-wheeler company could bring in its own version of the E-pilen for our market.
Now, it's possible that Bajaj has reserved the name ‘Freerider’ for an adventure tourer motorcycle, which could be the same one that's right now in the pipeline, and if it is, it might rival the KTM 250 Adventure. Now, it's unlikely that Bajaj will use the Dominar 250’s platform and drivetrain for the new bike, for the Dominar tips the scale close to 180kgs (kerb).
A new Bajaj motorcycle, which is rumored to be an all-new Pulsar 250, has also been spotted. Bajaj can also use the newly developed platform and a new engine to develop a quarter-litre adventure motorcycle, which could rival the KTM 250 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan.
However, as of now, all these are nothing more than speculations, and only time will tell if they are realised. For now, all we know is it will be called the Freerider.
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Fintech company Plaid moves into biometric ID verification, KYC and AML checks
Plaid, a fintech company and app that connects users to their financial accounts, is adding a biometric identity verification solution with know your customer and anti-money laundering (KYC and AML) capabilities to form a more exhaustive set of tools for its onboarding platform.
In a blog post, Plaid Head of Identity Alain Meier announced the company’s Identity Verification (IDV) and Monitor, a KYC and AML solution. IDV is said to verify identities in under 30 seconds with facial authentication from selfie biometrics and secured against synthetic identity fraud, presentation attacks, and account takeovers. It also incorporates a risk engine that analyzes email, phone, IP address, and device ID to prevent fraud.
In an interview with TechCrunch, Meier told the news site that, “This ultimately helps build trust and security for the entire ecosystem as more people onboard to new fintech apps and services. That’s why we are expanding our platform to now include identity verification and new tools for fast and easy account funding and disbursements.”
Additionally, Plaid takes a step into KYC and AML checks with Monitor, which compares applying customers against government AML and politically exposed persons (PEP) lists.
The integration of biometrics to build a digital ID onboarding solution was made possible with Plaid’s acquisition of Cognito in January. The buy-out was completed for $250 million in cash and stock.
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In this bitesize episode, Craig Skelton, Principle of CS Mortgage Solutions discusses the concerns surrounding the rise in inflation since the easing of lockdown and the effect this might have on the financial market and economy.
Should I be concerned about inflation rising?
Most economists expect inflation to pick up over the next few months, as lockdown restrictions ease and shops and restaurants reopen. Financial markets are making their adjustments in anticipation of a rise in inflation, with bond yields picking up meaning the prices have fallen, and stock markets are rotating from defensive sectors into cyclicals.
What is inflation?
Inflation measures the change in the price of goods and services, if inflation rises, then it takes more of your money to buy things. We all experience inflation in our daily lives, from refueling our cars, to buying groceries or using public transport.
In the UK, the official measure of inflation is the Consumer Prices Index, which is published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This monitors what people are spending their money on using a basket of everyday goods and services. The ONS adjust the basket from time to time, to affect our change in spending habits.
During lockdown, there was a shift, with products like hand sanitizers and hand wipes being added and items like white chocolate and ground coffee dropping off the list. It’s easy to ignore the impact of inflation on your finances. Most people’s spending habits this month, compared with the same time a year ago, will probably stick to the same patterns regardless of inflation at the time. This is because the differences seem small, and therefore, wouldn’t affect the way that people spend.
It’s a different matter, however, if you’re trying to save money. With interest rates currently lower than the rate of inflation, the real value of any cash savings is falling. In other words, the cost of living is increasing at a faster rate than your savings are growing, which means the spending power of your money is actually falling.
How will inflation affect investments?
Many people in the UK have now begun spending the cash that they had saved over the past year. Now the lockdowns have ended, activity is likely to return to pre-pandemic levels and the expectation is that inflation is likely to pick up, so economists are worried about inflation pressures.
In addition to this is the effect of government spending on stimulus packages on the economy, which could provide under the tail wind, however, experts believe it should not pose a longer term challenge to fixed income or equity markets.
The Bank of England does foresee inflation rising towards the 2% mark, but believes it will be a temporary phenomenon. Continuing deflationary forces, like age and demographics, technology innovation and global supply chains cast doubt over predictions of a new era of inflation. Ultimately, if you want to beat inflation in terms of finding some good returns on your savings, investing is the best option at the moment, due to cash saving rates being at such low levels.
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Politico* co-founder Jim VandeHei unveiled Axios — his new website — last week, and there’s still very little that we know about it, except for how much a subscription may eventually cost. VandeHei, who appeared onstage at An Evening with Code Media, said he’s eyeing a subscription that is somewhere in the range of $10,000.
We also know that the site, which will cover a range of topics including tech and politics, has prioritized finding writers with experience in crafting newsletters — a staple of Politico’s business model — with a loyal fan base. On Sunday, VandeHei tweeted that he was looking for writers that had a following of 10,000 or more readers.
.@Axios is looking for writers/experts in ANY field w/ 10k+ loyal newsletter subscribers. Cool new platform and monetization await. DM me...— Jim VandeHei (@JimVandeHei) December 4, 2016
It was already pretty clear that the site, which will launch in January, would involve newsletters in some fashion. Axios co-founder Mike Allen authored Politico’s original Playbook — a newsletter that quickly became the go-to source on all things politics. The company also hired Dan Primack away from Fortune where he wrote what is arguably the tech industry’s version of Playbook, called Term Sheet.
When asked for more details on what the newsletter model would look like, Primack said “no comment,” but added “if I had wanted to join Politico, I would have joined Politico. Don't mean it negative toward Politico, but this isn't Politico II.”
Primack wouldn’t go into more details on what sets Axios apart from Politico but expects the site to reveal more when it launches.
* I started my career at Politico’s New York site — then called Capital New York — as a media reporter.
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This story was originally published by Canary Media and is republished with permission.
Airbnb has a new program to help hosts slash carbon pollution by offering them cash rebates to weatherize and electrify their vacation-rental homes — available, for now, in Massachusetts.
While Airbnb successfully launched similar programs in the U.K. and France in 2022 — with enthusiastic responses from thousands of hosts, according to the company — this is the first of its kind in the U.S.
The incentives from Airbnb include up to $500 for energy-efficiency upgrades, such as insulation, and up to $2,000 for air-source heat-pump installations.
That $2,500 carrot tackles emissions as well as hosts’ energy costs. “This program would save me a ton of money,” Elle Michelle, an Airbnb host in Massachusetts, said in a statement. “As a host in a home built in the 1970s, I’ve been wanting to make upgrades to improve my insulation and heating systems not only for my pocket, but also for the environmental impact.”
To access Airbnb’s rebates, hosts have to call the Bay State home, and their rental listing must be served by one of the state’s two biggest utilities, National Grid or Eversource. This allows hosts to benefit from the state’s utility-supported energy-efficiency program Mass Save so they can tap even more incentives: 75 percent or more off the cost of insulation projects, no-cost air sealing and a heat-pump rebate of up to $10,000.
Hosts can also take advantage of the federal benefits in the Inflation Reduction Act, including a 30 percent tax credit of up to $2,000 for heat pumps. All this makes for a towering stack of incentives for home energy upgrades.
The rebate program is the latest step Airbnb has taken to carry out its stated commitment to decarbonization. Last year, the company announced it was joining forces with ride-hailing service Lyft, online real estate brokerage Redfin, nonprofit Rewiring America and others to spur home electrification, with the goal of reaching 10 million of the 121 million U.S. households by mid-decade.
Though some Airbnb hosts have already embraced the movement to electrify everything, this new program will make it easy for newcomers to join in. Airbnb is partnering with consultancy Abode Energy Management to guide hosts through the process of transforming their rentals, from scheduling a no-cost home energy audit to accessing the Mass Save and Airbnb rebates. (Abode also trains community heat-pump coaches to encourage uber-efficient electrified heating in the state.)
“We’re really excited about the fact that it’s happening in Massachusetts,” Travis Estes, chief operating officer at Abode, told Canary Media. “The fact that Airbnb chose to launch here…just really speaks volumes to the amazing landscape of utility-sponsored incentives to help hosts.”
“We’re already seeing hosts signing up and scheduling their [home-energy] assessments,” Estes said. Abode anticipates serving some 100 hosts in the initial phase of the program. Hosts have until May 31 to sign up.
Though this program is operating only in Massachusetts now, Airbnb could roll out similar offerings in other states down the line. “We’ve seen a lot of enthusiasm from our hosts,” said Clark Stevens, head of stakeholder initiatives at Airbnb. “We’re really focused on learning all we can and making this a success. […] We absolutely want to continue to grow programs like this.”


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Innovation in 5G: Industry Collaboration - Press Conference for Private 5G Networks Implementation Verification
The Innovation in 5G: Industry Collaboration - Press Conference for Private 5G Networks Implementation Verification was held by the Administration for Digital Industries, Ministry of Digital Affairs (moda) today, aiming to encourage the development of innovative applications for Private 5G Networks. The event invited representatives from industry associations, including the '5G Vertical Industry Application Promotion Task Force,' and field operators who have received grants to participate in. Through the launching ceremony, the participants witnessed the significant moment as the Private 5G Networks officially entered the implementation verification and commercialization.
The Launch of Commercialization for Private 5G Networks
During his speech, the Deputy Minister Lee Huai-jen of the Ministry of Digital Affairs stated that the 5G era is a crucial moment for digital transformation in Taiwan. Since its establishment, the Ministry of Digital Affairs has an in-depth understanding of industry needs, enabling all walks of life to play more diverse roles in 5G applications and accelerates industrial digital transformation in various industries.
Deputy Minister Lee further explained that since the end of last year (2022), the Ministry of Digital Affairs has established a mechanism for public associations to jointly create the diffusion of innovative applications of Private 5G Networks. 13 associations have set up 5G Vertical Industry Application Promotion Task Forces (SIGs) to develop 5G application blueprints for vertical industries, and leading companies were encouraged to apply for the "Private 5G Networks Innovative Application Diffusion Program", attracting 43 field operators to apply for subsidies.
In August of this year, through an open mechanism, 33 cases were chosen to integrate 5G application technologies and develop services such as smart manufacturing, smart exhibition and performance, and smart food safety. The practical implementation period for this project is 15 months, hoping to develop product and service innovation and business model innovation through 5G application technology, accelerate the commercialization and implementation of Private 5G Networks, and achieve the diffusion of industrial benefits and the enhancement of social value.
Diversified and innovative applications, including smart manufacturing and smart exhibition and performance
The application subsidy includes seven major fields such as smart manufacturing, smart exhibition and performance, smart accommodation, smart warehousing, smart food safety, smart entertainment, and smart business office, among which the representative case of smart manufacturing is “TAIWAN TAFFETA FABRIC CO., LTD." This company has established a Private 5G Networks, utilizing the high bandwidth and low latency characteristics of 5G to address issues related to the operation and adjustment of hundreds of weaving looms and manpower shortages. It employs immersive simulation-based cloth inspection training to overcome collaboration delays, enhance their competitiveness, and help sustain the textile industry in Taiwan.
In addition, TBI MOTION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD has used 5G to achieve digital transformation, and the company has introduced smart warehouse management systems and automated guided vehicle solutions to improve the efficiency of smart manufacturing, which included automated warehousing handling and storage management. In the field of smart exhibition and performance, “CT Ambi Inc. " and " TVBS Media Inc." use the immersive technology and platform for exhibition and performance and conduct remote collaborative programs from different places to develop the emerging business model for 5G cultural technology exhibition and performance, leading the exhibition and performance and communication industry to go its own way.
Leading companies set an example to introduce 5G through the demonstration
The Administration for Digital Industries of moda has gathered the strength of domestic industry associations to create 5G private frequency and private network applications and officially enter the verification and commercialization. At today's event, four industry leaders, including "Textiles," "Exhibition and Creative Culture," "Smart Manufacturing," and "Television and Film", were specially invited to share how Private 5G Networks can be applied to solve industrial pain points and achieve true digital transformation. The Administration for Digital Industries of moda expects vertical industry operators who receive subsidies to create a benchmark for 5G private frequency and private network application services in all walks of life, create a model for digital transformation in various industries, and opens up peer and cross-industry for observation and communication, so as to encourage more enterprises to invest in Private 5G Networks application services confidently, and accelerate industrial digital transformation and upgrading.
The event invited various industrial leaders, including Vice Chairman Cheng Fu-hsiung of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association, Chairman Larry T.W. Wei of the the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry, Chairman Juang Iao-maing of the Taiwan Silk & Filament Weaving Industrial Association, Chairman Su Kuo-i of the Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robotics Association, Chairwoman Lai Seh-Jen of the Taiwan Tourism Interchange Association, Chairman Jeff Tsai of the Taiwan Council of shopping Centers and Commercial Real Estate , Chairwoman Tseng Li-fang of the Taiwan Sheet Metal Management Association, Vice Chairman Huang Cun-hou of the Chinese Meat Association, Vice Chairman Garrick Cheng of the the the Chinese Cultural Creative Exhibition & Performance Association, President Lee Cheng-Chung of the Taiwan Display Union Association, Secretary-General Chi Shu-feng of the NextGen TV and Applications Association, Chief Executive Director Tsou Po-heng of the Global Logistics & Commerce Council of Taiwan, and Secretary-General Thompson Su of the Taiwan Smart Electric Bicycle Association, among others. These representatives from 13 industry associations and 33 subsidized field operators gathered together, the atmosphere was very heartwarming, and also showed that public-private cooperation to create a new trend of 5G private network applications in Taiwan.


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(August 6, 2019) To streamline and simplify the process of optimizing an audio system’s performance, Acurus has released a new self-contained correction “kit” designed for use with Acurus branded processors. This particular kit is specifically designed with the custom integrator, forged to deliver ease of use and concrete results.
According to Indy Audio Labs Co-founder and CTO, Ted Moore: "It’s important to Acurus that we create solutions that speed up the install without compromising quality and the audio experience for our customers. Our immersive processors are well-known for their quick set up and now with ASPEQT, the job is even more straightforward and efficient.”
Moore says the new ASPEQT system is a tool that’s designed to be “fun to use,” stripping away tedium and making an otherwise mundane processes light, simple, and fast. Utilizing four microphones that send room-specific information to acquisition and analyzer components, the system communicates directly with Acurus branded processors, delivering automated adjustments that improve overall sound. And, in order to confirm or fine-tune improvements, users can easily perform an A/B comparison of pre- and post-calibration settings.
Indy Audio Labs says it will have the correction kit on display and set up for demonstration at the forthcoming CEDIA 2019 convention. Attendees will find this gear and more at Booth #1533.


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Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix is getting some new supper options from the first dinner menu released by executive chef Dushyant Singh since he joined the downtown restaurant.
Singh has been in the culinary game for more than 16 years and was nominated for “Best Upcoming Chef” by the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame. He is originally from New Delhi, but has been in the kitchen at restaurants around the country. In the Valley, he has worked at Kai at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa and The Camby, Autograph Collection — where he was the executive chef.
Executive chef Dushyant Singh releases his first dinner menu with expanded curated-beef program and local sources.
Now back to his new dinner menu, which just launched at the end of January.
“For this menu, I wanted to take guests on a culinary journey with more refined dishes, while still offering familiar favorites. By using seasonal and unique ingredients with modern techniques, we’re able to deliver simple and straightforward dishes with complex flavor profiles,” Singh said in a press release. “This is also just the beginning of the curated beef program at Blue Hound and eventually, I’d like to expand further to incorporate more high-quality beef and game options.”
Singh’s new American-focused menu has some standouts, including steak tartare with capers, shallots, horseradish, egg yolk, and sesame rice puffs for $13, tuna crudo with sushi-grade tuna, blood orange-compressed watermelon, tajin, and red onion for $16, and the ricotta gnudi with brown butter emulsion, crispy sage, Parmesan, and pickled beech mushrooms for $11.
Tuna crudo from chef Singh.
Singh gets ingredients from area sources like Noble Bread, Anson Mill, Niman Ranch, and Frites Street. An expanded curated-beef program will offer certified Angus beef — most dry-aged and butchered in Phoenix — and feature high-quality butcher’s cuts like rib-eye, pork chop, and steak.
But diners at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails will still see some old favorites. Singh is carrying over classics like the shrimp and grits with andouille sausage, baby tomatoes, chorizo cream, and Anson Mill grits. He’s also refining some of shareable plates like the wild mushrooms, broccoli steaks, and mac and cheese.
For more information, see the Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails website
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Once again, the Ministry of Trade assured consumers of the availability of food and catering products in large quantities in all regions of the Kingdom, in light of fears of a decrease in supplies due to the “Corona” virus crisis.
The Ministry has published a video clip from inside one of the major national food warehouses and outlets to sell them, where the section shows the availability of various commodities in abundant quantities, such as rice, flour, oils, sugar, and others, as shelves of sales outlets appeared full of goods offered to consumers.
And supervisory teams including several parties have carried out inspection tours of pharmacies and medical supplies store, to verify the availability of tools to prevent “Corona” virus.
The Ministry of Commerce indicated that more than 27,000 rounds were implemented on all sales outlets in all regions of the Kingdom during the period (1-20) this March, to verify the availability of essential and essential goods and products and the stability of their prices, and to verify the abundance of masks and sterilizers and the lack of exaggeration in their prices.
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Thanks to new flagship phones from Apple and Samsung, the year 2017 will likely be known as the year smartphone companies started innovating again. Samsung is set to release the Galaxy S8 in April, and Apple is set to release the next iPhone in September.
We already know that the next iPhone will have wireless charging and an edge-to-edge OLED screen. Much has been made about Touch ID, with some even reporting that Apple will completely get rid of it and, instead, rely on face recognition. However, BGR reports that Apple might have an ultrasound Touch ID built into its display.
"A new report indicates that Apple has found a way to integrate Touch ID into the OLED screen of the iPhone, revealing the fingerprint sensor will be based on novel technology," writes columnist Chris Smith, adding that supply chain sources familiar with the new iPhone decided to ignore the usual type of fingerprint sensor and instead use its own Authentech algorithm and Privaris' glass identification technology to create a different kind of fingerprint ID solution.The downside of all this is that it would push iPhone production to the beginning of September. For the past couple of years, the main production on the iPhone has started in August -- just in time to release the phone to stores in September.
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This week, well-known reporter Evan Blass tweeted out what looks like a picture of the new Galaxy S8.As Forbes notes, Blass has a history of releasing real marketing images of upcoming smartphones. The photo not only matches up with leaks and rumors from trusted sources, but it also fits the video images and press invites released by Samsung. The screen on the phone isn't quite edge-to-edge, but it's very close.
As Gizmodo notes, Samsung has sent out invitations for its March 29 event, when the Galaxy S8 is set to be unveiled. The phone is set to arrive in stores or mailboxes on April 21. Samsung will likely release two phones -- the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung has already released a teaser video for the March 29 event.The Galaxy S8, like the upcoming iPhone 8, is heavily rumored to get rid of the physical Home button. According to TechnoBuffalo, the specs on both the Galaxy S8 (5.8-inches) and S8 Plus (6.2 inches) are pretty much identical. Both phones will contain a Snapdragon 835 processor, Quad HD+ AMOLED screens (one of them won't be 4K as originally rumored), 12 MP Dual Pixelcameras, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage (microSD expansion can add external memory), an IP68 rating for waterproofing, and wireless charging. Some sources have the Galaxy S8 Plus costing over $1000.
The commenters after the article are excited for Samsung's new smartphone.
"Eagerly waiting," says Joy Janangir.
"No matter what Samsung releases, we know it's going to be hot, hot, hot!" exclaims Quentin Moore.
Many are expecting only the best from Samsung because they know the Galaxy S8 is a make-it-or-break it phone for the Korean company. The recent Galaxy Note 7 rollout was an absolute disaster that produced not one but two recalls. According to Wired, the first recall happened due to there not being enough room between the heat-sealed protective pouch around the battery and its internals. The second recall happened because of sharp protrusions on batteries that led to damage.
Do you think Samsung permanently hurt their reputation with the Galaxy Note 7, or can they easily bounce back with a killer Galaxy S8? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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With many cities passing shelter-in-place orders and most regions encouraging people to practice social distancing due to the global pandemic of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19, grocery delivery services have exploded in popularity as people seek to avoid going to busy supermarkets. But services are struggling to keep up with demand. Now, even the massive Amazon delivery service is no longer accepting new customers for the time being.
As reported by Reuters, new customers who want to sign up for grocery deliveries from Amazon through its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Prime Now services will be placed on a wait list, starting today. Shoppers have reported problems getting delivery slots over the last few weeks, and now Amazon is formalizing its approach to the issue by limiting new customers. It says it is working on making more slots available by increasing its capacity, and it will also introduce a queue system to allow customers to reserve a delivery slot.
Amazon owns the Whole Foods supermarket chain, which offers both deliveries and pickup services. The company says it is increasing the number of Whole Foods stores which offer grocery pickup from 80 locations to 150 locations, which should help ease some demand while keeping contact between customers to a minimum. It will also reduce the opening hours at some stores, so staff can focus on fulfilling delivery orders rather than working in store.
Amazon has had issues fulfilling demand for non-grocery deliveries as well, with shipment delays on non-essential goods. The company said it has changed its logistics, transportation, supply chain, purchasing, and third-party seller processes so it can focus on fulfilling the most high priority items like personal care, baby, pet, and grocery products. These delays are more apparent in some areas than others, with delivery times varying across the country.
The recent crisis has also focused attention on Amazon’s labor practices. After some employees tested positive for COVID-19 at its warehouses, workers complained that Amazon was not doing enough to protect them from infection, by requiring “stand-up meetings” in which workers had to stand closer to each other than the six feet recommended by medical experts, and by not allowing them enough time to properly wash their hands and maintain hygiene. U.S. senators including Bernie Sanders have called on Amazon to do more to protect its workers.
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CAYMAN ISLANDS, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming company Ukledo today announced the launch of VU (Virtual Universe), a first of its kind virtual reality adventure game powered by artificial intelligence and blockchain that is set to shake up the VR industry.
VU is the world's first VR game to combine these technologies to produce a virtual world that looks and feels real, with non-player characters such as animals reacting and interacting with the player in ways that feel intelligent and natural.
While VU propels VR technology forward as a game, in the future, lessons learned from this type of simulation could inform many industries that rely on improving the effectiveness of human-virtual interactions.
Ciaran Foley, VR veteran and Founder and CEO of Ukledo said, "Virtual reality demands a fidelity and realism of interaction that we simply haven't seen yet. Applying simple videogame thinking to rich VR is just not enough to create a satisfying, lasting experience. On the other hand, too much complexity results in an experience that is difficult to get into and lacks fun. We see VU as one of the frontiers of human-virtual interaction.
"Part of the VU strategy involves a virtual token (VU Token) that drives value creation inside the game. The pre-sale for VU Tokens is now live for those who want to help build this world and get involved. Early adopters of the game will help support community growth, receive special bonuses and capabilities in-game and be part of a select group of pioneers in the space," Ciaran said.
Former MTV host, video game producer and Founder of Ukledo, Jeroen Van den Bosch said, "Our current test world has been received very positively by the VR community and demonstrates that LivingVR™ technologies increase engagement in new and exciting ways.
"VU can be played on any VR ready computer or laptop, and is compatible with most major HMD suppliers, such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality. Some aspects of gameplay will be accessible through web and mobile platforms."
As the team continues to build VU, it expects that the title will appeal to a large user base wanting next generation experiences. VU is the future of VR entertainment, where users play, socialize and co-create in a continuously evolving and growing universe.


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Multi-Media AV, a leading technical solutions provider in South Africa, has recently taken delivery of 480 Absen Polaris 2.9mm LED panels, increasing the company’s inhouse LED inventory up to 220m2 (880 panels) of 2.9mm LEDscreen. The acquisition is the largest single order of Absen’s award-winning Polaris LED series that local distributor, DWR Distribution has delivered on to date.
“We have had Absen’s now discontinued D2V series LED screens in our inventory for a number of years and have been very impressed with the quality and performance of the units,” says Chris de Lancey, director of innovation at Multi-Media. “When looking ahead at bookings for the month of March, we realised that we would need to hire in an enormous amount of LED panels to meet demand. After analysing the cost of renting versus purchasing additional gear, we decided that it would be a good business decision to increase our inhouse LED offering, as there is no indication of demand for LED slowing in the future.”
De Lancey goes on to state that the demand for LED screens is on the increase in South Africa, largely because clients have come to rely on the enormous advantages that LED screens offer over alternatives such as projection. “While projection technology is still very popular in Europe, the South African market has embraced the creativity and flexibility that modular LED displays bring to the table,” he says. “When using a LED panel, you are not restricted to darkened indoor venues or standardised aspect ratios to display your content. Absen’s LED panels guarantee a very high-quality picture with exceptional brightness and contrast, no matter the ambient lighting in your venue. The panels can be curved and built in whatever configuration suits the client’s venue, brand and message, which is a real game-changer for clients in the corporate events, entertainment and broadcast markets.”
De Lancey is confident that the company will see a swift return on their investment, as evidenced by the fact that every panel in their warehouse will be out in the field, only days after taking delivery.
When asked about the company’s decision to further invest in Absen’s range, de Lancey points to the exceptional aftersales service and maintenance offered by DWR Distribution. “There are a lot of options available on the market when it comes to LED screens. However, Multi-Media has established its reputation as an industry leader by being a dependable provider of high-end technology solutions and services some of the highest-profile events in the country, where failure is not an option. We rely on the exceptional support offered by DWR Distribution to ensure that we are always in a position to deliver on our commitments.”
“We look forward to deploying our new Absen Polaris LED screens at a range of high-profile events across the country in the months and years to come, and are confident that the quality that Absen offers together with DWR’s exceptional service and support will result in many successful years with our new inventory,” he concludes.


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Walter Zalenski Quoted in Bloomberg BNA Article, "CFPB Proposes Mandatory Arbitration Clause Rule"Walter E. Zalenski
Walter Zalenski was quoted in Jeff Bater's Bloomberg BNA article, "CFPB Proposes Mandatory Arbitration Clause Rule," on May 5, 2016.
Banks and other financial companies could no longer use mandatory arbitration clauses to prevent class-action lawsuits under a proposed rule released May 5 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Business groups immediately criticized the proposal as a “gift” to plaintiffs’ lawyers they say could result in an explosion in litigation. The long-awaited plan was expected by the industry following years of study by the bureau, which is giving stakeholders 90 days to comment on the proposal.
Walter Zalenski, a partner at Buckley Sandler, said in an e-mailed comment that over time, the possibility of a new litigation explosion is real if a CFPB class-action waiver ban is adopted.
“Consider the fact that, during the late 1970s, more than 2,000 Truth in Lending cases were filed in the federal courts each year,” Zalenski said. “Since then, the consumer financial services market has expanded dramatically, and so too has the regulatory burden of consumer financial protection laws.”


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RWC Group, the exclusive US importer of Saiga and Baikal rifles and shotguns, has appointed three new sales rep groups to handle product sales. The rep groups will be a key part in growing the Concern Kalashnikov line of rifles and shotguns to distributors, dealers and retailers across the United States.
The three sales groups and their territories are:
Sportco Marketing TALO States, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois
Don Coffey Company Eastern U.S., Minnesota, Nebraska and Kansas
Western Frontier Sales Western U.S.
“RWC is thrilled to be represented by Sportco, Don Coffey Company and Western Frontier Sales,” said VP of Sales of Concern Kalashnikov Jay Pitassi. “Combined they have decades of experience and success in the firearms industry and we look forward to working with them in the future and growing the sales of the Concern Kalashnikov line of firearms.”


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A French company that designs mobile phones based on Linux was named to an investor magazine's list of the top 100 privately held companies in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Asia). Purple Labs also named a new VP of sales for EMEA, Arnaud Dammert.
The Red Herring 100 Europe award is given every year to the top 100 private technology companies in EMEA. The awards are based on an “analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development,” says Red Herring.
Based in Chambery, France, Purple Labs is said to offer “one-stop” services “from hardware reference design to a complete customizable Linux software suite.” Its published, open source Linux suite targets mass-market devices, with resource requirements as low as a 208MHz single-core chipset, 32MB of RAM, and 32MB of SDRAM, the company claims.
Purple Labs in January announced a sub-$100 3G phone hardware/software reference design called the Purple Magic (pictured above). Developed with NXP Semiconductors, and based in part on VirtualLogix's VLX-MH virtualization stack, the Magic design is among the first phones designed to comply with LiMo Foundation specifications.
The company's new VP of sales, Arnaud Dammert (pictured at right), will oversee the expansion of the Purple Labs ecosystem across chipset vendors, handset manufacturers, and mobile network operators, says Purple Labs. Dammert was formerly of Openwave Systems, a mobile phone software company that also supplied Purple Labs with its new GM of Asian sales, Gordon Tsang. Before Openwave, Dammert worked at Palm Computing.
Stated Purple Labs CEO Simon Wilkinson, “Arnaud's track record in building successful partnerships will accelerate our leadership in bringing LiMo-compliant devices to the European market.”
The full list of Red Herring 100 Europe contenders may be found here.
This article was originally published on LinuxDevices and has been donated to the open source community by QuinStreet Inc. Please visit LinuxToday.com for up-to-date news and articles about Linux and open source.


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Online beauty platform Purplle.com became the 17th unicorn of 2022, following a $33-million raise from Premji Invest, Blume Ventures and Kedaara. The fresh investment takes the company’s total funding to over $215 million, and its valuation to $1.1 billion.
Despite concerns about a funding shortage for startups, investors remain excited about select ventures. Purplle is the second company in just this week to turn a unicorn.
Manish Taneja, co-founder & CEO of Purplle. com, said the fund infusion is an opportunity “to further our mission of building the beauty industry in India with technological investments, scaling of our private brands, and industry first innovations”.


text: It is the best deal in the softail line if you are looking for the bigger Milwaukee-Eight 114 motor as the 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 comes in just under $2000 more than the Softail Standard and $1400 less than the Softail Slim (both of which still feature the 107 mill). But there is more to performance than just extra displacement. Weight is the other riding boot that needs to hit the floor. The good news in that department is the Street Bob is the lightest bike in the entire Softail line-up making the stripped to the basics design not just cosmetic but also functional – not to say the unadorned bike doesn’t have its own special blend of aesthetic charm. The next on line bike featuring the 114 is the Low Rider S which not only adds $6000 to the price but also over 20lbs to the weight. Harley-Davidson claims that the Street Bob is 9% quicker to 100kph and 13% quicker from 100 to 130kph – for those fast of merging antics – than last year’s bike with the 107 attached to the throttle. The Street Bob also get slick new colour schemes for 2021.


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For fans of "Home Alone 2," "Dash & Lily," "Miracle on 34th Street," and "Elf," this walking tour of NYC will have you singing loud for all to hear.
Standing at 32 feet tall, New York City's Hanukkah menorah is the largest in the world. Setting it up in midtown Manhattan is expensive and hard work.
You can get a reusable, red Starbucks holiday cup for free when you order a holiday or fall drink, like the sugar cookie latte or peppermint mocha.
Twitter users are loving a grim reminder from a US safety agency that features a flaming skeleton warning people to water their Christmas trees.
Santa bookers say there are 15% fewer people willing to dress up as the character this Christmas, which is likely to leave many families disappointed.
Starbucks' released its annual holiday menu on November 4, and an Insider reporter tried all six, including the new Sugar Cookie Latte.
One expert told the FT that we might not see bare shelves everywhere, but that retailers will struggle to stock in-demand items, such as toys.
UK shoppers are snapping up frozen turkeys - and in the US, a supply crisis means consumers could struggle to secure their turkeys for Thanksgiving.
As COVID-19 cases slow, Fauci warns that the US should not be "complacent" since transmission rates have surged several times during the pandemic.
Target is preparing for its holiday shopping season and incentivizing customers to start shopping early.
Turkey production has decreased this year, and that could cause problems for shoppers looking for the right bird for their holiday table.
Popular toys may not make it to store shelves this holiday season as toymakers struggle with shipping delays and labor shortages.
After making layaway a part of holiday shopping since 2006, Walmart will now rely on Affirm, a buy-now, pay later program that will charge users interest on most purchases.
Nike is struggling with strict pandemic lockdowns in Vietnam, where a lot of manufacturing is done, and is experiencing slowed production due to a shortage of workers.
The company is hiring full-time and part-time employees at its big-box stores, Bloomingdale's, Bluemercury, and fulfillment centers.
Retailers may struggle to get holiday-season goods in time because of shipping disruptions worsened by an outbreak in a Chinese port, experts said.
The pandemic has disrupted a most sacred holiday tradition: visiting Santa Claus to ask for a gift and take a photo. Santas around the country – many of whom are more at risk for COVID-19 due to their age and health – have been forced to get creative, with socially […]
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Learn how to adapt to new shopping habits, create stand-out brand experiences and drive long-term business growth at Commerce Week. Join discussions with leaders at New Balance, Wayfair, Rent the Runway and more, July 26–28 in NYC. Register before June 27 to save on your pass.
This week, Target announced its newest private-label food and beverage brand, Favorite Day, featuring 700 sweet and savory items spanning ice cream, beverage mixers and baked goods. The brand is set to launch April 5.


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Joe Morette, a farmer from New Hampshire, discovered by accident that feeding his turkeys beer instead of water resulted in better-tasting bird. Just in time for Thanksgiving, which is less than three weeks away.
On this day in 1889, Montana was admitted to the Union as the 41st state. Montana, with 36 craft breweries and a population of just over one million, ranks third in number of breweries per capita, behind only Vermont and Oregon. No wonder its nickname is the “Treasure State.”
And now….The Mash!
We begin in San Francisco, where a company called ReGrained is using spent grain from beer brewing to make granola bars. The bars also contain Ghirardelli chocolate and other local ingredients.
Bottle-share parties have gotten much more sophisticated over the years. Portland, Oregon, writer Lucy Burningham sampled rare beer and gourmet food at a high-end gathering in her hometown.
Why are holiday beers already on the shelves? Because early rollouts work. Sales of seasonal beers have risen by 15 percent or more in the past few years.
Cassava is the second most-consumed source of carbohydrates in sub-Saharan Africa. Multi-national breweries are buying the crop from farmers and using it to brew beer.
Japanese baseball players have their version of America’s post-game Champagne celebration: a victory beer fight in which players spray one another. The tradition dates back to 1959.
Craft beer might be the next big tourist attraction in the Tampa Bay area. Four micros have recently opened in St. Petersburg alone, and Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing Company has a nation-wide following.
Finally, it has been a year since Hurricane Sandy heavily damaged the Jersey Shore. Flying Fish Brewing Company’s “F.U. Sandy” beer has generated $75,000 in donations to a number of New Jersey charities.
New York State ranks seventh nationally in the number of craft breweries. The growth of that industry, along with the farm-to-table movement, has prompted some local farmers to start growing hops.
During the late 19th century, New York was one of the world’s leading hop-growing regions. There were about 40,000 acres under cultivation, mostly in the area between Syracuse and Cooperstown. However, a mold epidemic, followed by Prohibition, all but killed commercial hop-growing in the region until a few years ago.
Hop-growing won’t return to its heyday in New York. It’s an expensive and time-consuming proposition. Hops costs $12,000 to $16,000 per acre to get started, and it generally takes at least three years before a robust crop comes in. In addition, the land where hops are planted must have good sunlight, soil that isn’t too acidic, and good drainage.
This video from Oregon State University is about the Cascade hop which, according to BridgePort Brewery’s brewer Jeff Edgerton, was a “hybrid hop that was left on the shelf.”
Suggested beverage pairing: India pale ale.
On this day in 1938, the hallucinogenic drug LSD was first synthesized in Europe. It entered popular culture in the 1960s when Timothy Leary promoted its use, and author Tom Wolfe documented the adventures of Ken Kesey and his acid-dropping band of Merry Pranksters.
Ludwig recommends avoiding this drug and sticking to beer.
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We begin in Fredericksburg, Texas, where Lee Hereford raised $2 million for his Pedernales Brewing Company by visiting would-be investors’ homes armed with a prospectus and samples of his beer.
Next Thursday is Thanksgiving. If you haven’t decided how to cook your turkey, homebrew chef Sean Z. Paxton has a recipe for “Tipsy Turkey”. You’ll need a good holiday ale for the beer brine.
Speaking of Thanksgiving, the beer brewed by Plymouth Colony Pilgrims might have offended craft beer purists because the grain bill included corn. With good reason: local barley crop often failed.
Canadian beer writer Jordan St. John toured Boston Beer Company’s Jamaica Plain facility, with none other than company founder Jim Koch leading the tour. St. John learned why sour beer and balsamic vinegar are similar.
About ten years ago, someone decided to dress up the gardens of Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium by planting hop bines. Now, dry hops from those bines will be used by Revolution Brewing, a local micro.
Next year, Anheuser-Busch InBev will roll out Budweiser Black Crown, which it describes as a “golden amber lager.” It will carry a 6% ABV alcoholic punch.
Finally, Ludwig would like to introduce Wojtek, a brown bear that fought alongside Polish soldiers during World War II. Adopted as a cub by artillerymen serving in Iran, the bear drank two bottles of beer a day.
On this day in 1940, The Wild Hare, a Warner Brothers Merrie Melodies production, was released. The eight-minute cartoon, which was nominated for an Academy Award, depicted Elmer Fudd pursuing the much smarter Bugs Bunny.
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We begin in London, Ontario, whose minor-league baseball team, the Rippers, folded after being refused permission to sell beer. Ironically, the Rippers played their home games at Labatt Park.
While much of America is suffering from drought, torrential rains in northern Europe have slowed the maturation of grain crops. The forecast is for higher grain prices and, ultimately, more expensive beer.
The iconic “R” sign, placed atop Rainier Brewing’s Seattle brewery in 1953, will be re-lit at the Museum of History and Industry. The brand’s owners are also bringing back the Grazing Rainiers, those mythical beer bottles with legs.
Jim Galligan, drinks correspondent for MSNBC.com, offers five reasons why you should brew your own beer.
The brewery staff at Budweiser has been experimenting with small-batch beers. Once they dedide on which three of the original 12 beers are the best, they’ll package them in special six-packs to be sold at retail this fall.
The Travel Channel serves up its list of top seven beer destinations. Instead of the usual suspects, their picks are up-and-coming places you might not have thought about.
Finally, the Bad Training Regimen Award goes to Tyler Bray, a quarterback at the University of Tennessee. Bray decided to limber up his throwing arm by lobbing beer bottles at parked cars.
On this day in 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. Some 2.2 million veterans took advantage of the law’s best-known benefit: financial aid for those who wanted to go to college. It covered tuition and living expenses…but alas, not beer.
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We begin in Pennsylvania, where lawmakers are debating an overhaul of its quirky liquor laws. The proposed changes include scrapping the infamous “case law”, which requires customers to buy at least 24 beers per transaction.
Last year, Anheuser-Busch InBev trademarked a number of area codes, presumably for regional versions of 312 Urban Wheat Ale. Now it has applied for marks for more than 40 three-letter symbols for American airports. Critics ask: are ZIP codes next?
In Quingdao, China, drinking and driving definitely don’t mix. IndyCar officials have canceled a race to be held there in August because it would conflict with the International Beer Festival.
Roy Desrochers holds down an enviable job: he’s worked as a professional beer taster for more than 30 years. Desrochers says it takes more time to gain beer-tasting certification than it does to earn a doctorate.
Tyler Hansbrough of the Indiana Pacers is known around the NBA as a “character.” He added to that reputation by chugging a 40-ouncer at a bar. The 40 was inside a brown paper bag.
A consumer research firm in Washington State ran the numbers and figured out who drinks microbrews. Males, those with college diplomas, sports fans, and Westerners are most likely.
Finally, a tree grows in Brooklyn, but hops are growing in the Bronx. The Bronx Brewery has teamed up with the New York Botanical Garden and community gardens to grow them in the borough.
Like the brewing industry a generation ago, the malting industry is dominated by a few large companies. But that is beginning to change. A number of small maltsters, including Massachuetts-based Valley Malt, have opened in recent years.
Getting started has not been easy. The big breweries have been highly protective of their malting process, forcing malt entrepreneurs to track down former brewery employees, plow through obscure instructional materials, or learn the process by trial and error. Slowly but surely, however, the micro-maltsters are reviving an industry that all but disappeared during Prohibition.
Something to think about as the 2012 election season heats up. A team of archaeologists at Simon Fraser University in Canada argue that 15,000 years ago, the Natufians, a people who lived in the eastern Mediterranean, gave up their hunter-gatherer ways for farming because of beer. According to team leader Brian Hayden, the Natufians went to great lengths to stockpile excess grains; and they left behind grinding equipment, boiling stones, and other items needed for brewing.
Hayden also contends that if the Natufians brewed beer, they also took part in some of the earliest feasts in human history. He goes on to say that feasts were political occasions:
By throwing a good party, ambitious individuals could cultivate alliances with potential defense partners, seal beneficial marriage deals and rise to prominence within burgeoning communities. Their guests’ newfound sense of group togetherness fostered competition and created systems for making loans, paying debts and adhering to rules.
Scholars have yet to discover when the first beer-soaked Election Night party took place. Give them time.
Two hundred years ago this month, King Maximillian I of Bavaria decreed that farmers could legally sell beer from June until September. That ruling settled a long-simmering dispute between farmers and innkeepers but, more importantly, it made possible the beloved Bavarian institution of the beer garden.
The king also permitted farmers to serve bread as well as beer, but barred them from serving any other food. That part of the decree led to the custom–which survives to this day–of people bringing their own food into beer gardens. It’s not unusual to see people bringing picnic baskets filled with food (complete with Bavarian blue and white tablecloths) and make a day of it. Bavarians believe that the beer garden serves an important social function. They’re right; today, as in the past, it is a place where families from all walks of life can spend the day together.


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Tesla has unveiled its third generation Supercharger at its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, promising to cut the average charging time for drivers by 50%.
According to a blog post (opens in new tab), the Supercharger V3 can juice up a Tesla Model 3 Long Range with enough power to travel 75 miles in just five minutes at peak efficiency.
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The company is also rolling out a new feature called On Route Battery Warmup, which will heat your car's battery to the optimum temperature for efficient charging when you navigate to a Supercharger station – an update the company says will cut average charging times by 25%.
"This combination of higher peak power with V3, dedicated vehicle power allocation across Supercharger sites, and On-Route Battery Warmup enables customers to charge in half the time and Tesla to serve more than twice the number of customers per hour," the company said.
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It's a busy month for Tesla, which is due to unveil its latest vehicle, the Model Y, at its LA Design Studio on March 14. The Model Y will be a compact SUV (effectively a smaller, more affordable version of the Model X), but little else is known about it so far.
The Model Y was originally expected to go into production this year, but the date has now been pushed back to 2020.


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NetEnt Goes Virtual with New Gonzos Quest VR Spinner
What do you get when you take the ever-popular Gonzo’s Quest, the latest in virtual reality (VR) technology and the gaming genius of Net Entertainment? Well, quite obviously, you get Gonzos Quest VR, the first major virtual reality slot in the iGaming industry.
Thanks to the recent surge of activity and innovation in the VR industry, iGaming developers have naturally started to assess their options. Back in late 2015 we saw Microgaming create a super high-tech “CRYO Lab” at ICE Totally Gaming to show off its VR Roulette. Although in a developmental phase, the game combined Oculus Rift headsets and Leap Motion 3D controllers to create the first truly virtual roulette experience.
NetEnt Joins the VR Revolution
With one of its peers already winning an award for its innovation in the VR arena, NetEnt has responded in kind with their first VR title, Gonzos Quest VR. Previewed at ICE Totally Gaming 2017 and later via an official video (see below), the game takes the main elements of the popular slot and gives them a new depth. Instead of a flat betting board where symbols spin in and out, players are stood in the middle of the forest in front of a giant gate of blocks.
Each time you want to spin, the bet button will appear in front of you as a pop up before disappeared as the decorated blocks fall from the sky. As well as falling blocks, the environment around you is alive with action. Spin to the left and you’ll see interactive blocks where you can adjust the games settings, while a right turn will see you wave to Gonzo’s trusty parrot as you look into the forest.
Deconstructing Games to Construct the Future
Essentially, what the VR element of Gonzos Quest has allowed the developers to do is deconstruct the game and put you in the centre of the action. Instead of tabs, buttons and fixed components, you’re standing in the centre of the game while everything happens around you. In fact, each time you strike a major win, coins and confetti will rain down on top of you.
“We firmly believe that VR has a given place in the future of online gaming, based on our research and the trends that we monitor. We remain focused on delivering the ultimate entertainment experience by taking this first step towards developing our first real-money VR slot. This is a milestone for NetEnt and the gaming industry,” explained NetEnt’s CEO Per Eriksson.
Although the game isn’t quite ready for general release, NetEnt has said it will be fully compatible with the latest WebVR technology. Moreover, it will be housed on the NetEnt casino module which will mean it’s available across a variety of channels, including desktop and mobile.


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Burton shoppers have had their say on the new coronavirus laws making face masks mandatory in stores.
From today, Friday, July 24, it is a legal requirement to wear a face covering while in a shop.
This is part of the Government's ongoing battle to slow the spread of coronavirus, which included closing non-essential shops for a number of months during a strict lockdown.
From today shoppers refusing to wear masks in shops could face a fine of up to £100.
And for Burton it comes has three areas in the town have been an outbreak of Covid where there has been more than 50 cases since July 4.
Many Burton shoppers said they believe it is the right step to put people's mind at ease when they are out in town.
And some believe face masks should have been a requirement in shops from an earlier date.
Alan Lord, of Winshill, said he believes the full lockdown should still be in place.
The 56-year-old said: "I think they shouldn't have lifted the lockdown yet. I think they should've left full lockdown on for longer.
"There are still cases; that's my opinion anyway.
"It's a good idea bringing in the masks, but I feel like it might be too late.
"They had the lockdown, it should've stayed until the virus was gone, they've told everyone to go out as normal and people are.
"Shops should still be closed, we should be in lockdown."
Dr William Chang said he had no issues wearing a face mask, due to his profession.
He said: "I'm a doctor, so have absolutely no problem with it."
Violet Tozer, from Branston, was on her first shopping trip into Burton since March, having shielded through lockdown.
The 93-year-old said she felt good finally getting back to normal life.
Mrs Tozer said: "I think they should've been brought in earlier. People would've been able to get more used to them.
"Right from the beginning they should have been mandatory.
"I feel safer wearing one; it's always better to be safe than sorry.
"This is my first time out shopping since March, so it's nice just getting back to normal a bit more.
"If people don't make the effort we'll never get back to normal; we're nearly back to normal."
Burton woman Deborah Baldwin, said she hoped to see more people getting back to the shops as they might feel at ease with others wearing masks.
The 55-year-old said: "I don't mind wearing a mask; it suits me.
"I'm happy people have to wear them in shops now. I think it's a good idea.
"People will be more likely to come back to shops. They'll feel more comfortable coming back out."
Julie Rudman, of Draycott in the Clay, said although she did not mind wearing a mask, she was always happy to take it off when she left a shop.
She said: "I think it's good and it's the right move. The only thing I have with it is getting it into my head that it's helping other people, not just myself.
"I always look forward to taking it off though.
"But it is what it is, we have to do it."
From today, Friday, July 24, Government guidelines state all shoppers must wear face masks.
Children under the age of 11 and those with certain disabilities are exempt.
Shopkeepers are able to refuse entry to those not wearing masks and can call the police if people refuse to comply.
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He added: “All this means it could well be the biggest-spending supermarket day ever.”
Today is understood to have the highest ever number of food and non-food stores staying open late.
More than 500 supermarkets are opening for 24 hours, including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s stores.
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Many others are trading from 6am or 7am to 10pm or 11pm. M&S will open department stores from 6am.
Asda is expected to see a record five million customers in its 600 UK stores today. Sainsbury’s is forecast to sell 500,000 turkeys, 4.2million mince pies, 12million Christmas crackers and 68million Brussels sprouts this week.
Worldpay, which processes 40 per cent of UK card payments, forecast the £3.1billion spend — beating the £2.6billion on Panic Saturday last week.
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The threat of federal consumer privacy regulation has spurred marketers to take online privacy into their own hands. Brands such as Monster.com and AT&T are trying to stay ahead of proposed universal Do Not Track rules that would allow consumers to control online data collection and monitoring.?
Monster.com introduced a setting on its ?Career Ad Network in January that allows consumers to manage behavioral ad targeting. The ads will contain the industry-promoted “Interest Based Ad” hyperlink that will prompt consumers to change their cookie settings to allow behavioral targeting, receive more relevant ads, or completely opt out of targeting. ?
“Our members create profiles and they’re giving us quite a bit of personal information. We take that as a sign of trust, and it’s important we continue to earn it,” said Tom Chevalier, product manager at Monster.com and the Career Ad Network platform. He added that he does not think Do Not Track regulation is necessary, but that his company would comply with it if required. ?
However, most companies are fearful of “giving notice, consent and choice to the end user,” said Dennis Dayman, chief privacy ?officer at Eloqua, a marketing automation firm. “If someone decides not to be tracked, that’s fine. Does it mess up our metrics? It might. But, from what we know of people, when we respect their choices and if they know that you’re giving them a choice, they may think twice before leaving you or complaining through Twitter that you’re driving them nuts.” ?
AT&T also began testing transparent online banner ads in 2010. Some websites, such as Sephora.com, also link to the opt-out page of the industry-supported Network Advertising Initiative. The NAI site enables opt outs of ad networks and explains how data collection and tracking work to consumers. ?
“The industry is making a sort of a preemptive strike to stave off regulation and try, if legislation does occur, to have it mimic industry guidelines,” said Dave Frankland, VP and principal analyst at Forrester Research. “The industry has not done a good job of telling consumers about tracking.” ?
Internet browsers, including Google’s Chrome and Mozilla’s Firefox, have also responded to that call by allowing consumers to opt out of advertising cookies. Microsoft has also said that the next version of its ?Internet Explorer Web browser will include a “tracking protection” blocker. ?
Google’s Chrome browser offers an opt-out plug-in for “the vast majority of interest-based and behavioral advertising,” said Rob Shilkin, spokesperson for the company. ?
“We hope it contributes to continuing dialogue about what Do Not Track could look like,” Shilkin adds. ?
The Direct Marketing Association has also started enforcing compliance through the Self-Regulatory Program for Online Behavioral Advertising. The program calls for members’ ads to include a link to an opt-out button. The DMA said it will censure or suspend noncompliant members that repeatedly ignore warnings, or report them to the FTC.


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The Collection at RiverPark has announced that a new 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to open in 2014. This 40,000 sq ft fitness center will be located along the southern entrance near REI and the new H&M that is scheduled to open this October.
The Oxnard Super Sport at RiverPark workout facility will include spacious locker rooms, a resistance equipment area, free weights, full-sized basketball court, group exercise room, a cycling room, a main gym, a cardiovascular equipment area, and a swimming pool.
24 Hour Fitness serves nearly four million members in more than 400 clubs across the U.S. Other 24 Hour Fitness location at THIS LINK.
The Collection at RiverPark is rapidly taking shape alongside Highway 101 between the Vineyard and Oxnard exits. Anchors include the recently opened Whole Foods Market, Target, a 16-screen Century Theatres and REI. Other recently opened tenants include Yard House and Gen Korean BBQ.
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Dark Horse Comics and Ubisoft have teamed up once more to expand the incredible universe of Tom Clancy's The Division even further with a brand new comics series, Extremis Malis.
The new comic series has an incredibly talented team attached to it with Christofer Emgard (The Whispering Dark, Mirror's Edge, Exordium) tagged as the writer, Fernando Baldo (Deep Gravity, Thief) as the artist, and Michael Atiyeh (Conan the Avenger, Green Lantern: Rebirth) as the colorist. The stylized cover art was also helmed by the talented J.P. Leon from DMZ and Static.
For fans of the intense survival world given to us by Tom Clancy, Extremis Malis aims to take that narrative to where it's never been before. For more about this new comic series, Dark Horse tells us, "Weeks into his pursuit of Mantis—the woman who murdered his partner—Division agent Caleb Dunne arrives in Philadelphia. Teaming up with fellow agent Heather Ward, he gathers clues to Mantis’s whereabouts, running afoul of an aggressive militia called the Founders."
The first issue for The Division: Extremis Malis goes on sale January 9, 2019 and is now available to be pre-order, with the second issue making its debut on February 13th! The promising new adventure will be available to pre-order at major retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and others. You can also scoop it up at your local comic shop as well if you wanted to support local!
Need even more The Division in your life before the new series arrives? You can learn more about their recently announced Art Book below, as well as how to get it right here with our previous coverage.0comments
Similar to that of the usual The Division design, this 192-page hardcover collector's item puts fans of the franchise right back into the decrepit streets of both Washington DC and New York City to learn even more about what it takes to survive. Dark Horse tells us, "Millions lay dead in the aftermath of a catastrophic biological attack, and the disease continues to spread. With infrastructure in ruins and DC on the brink of collapse, the agents of The Division are called to action as the only hope to restore order."
Dark Horse added, "If the agents fail, the nation will fall. Don't miss this opportunity to learn all there is to know about the tactical methods, the high-tech tools, and the all-important mission of The Division!"


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Foxtel Group has announced it is looking into launching a news streaming service. The company has confirmed the following two appointments to work on the project:
- Kate de Brito is working on the business case and other necessary planning for the streaming service in the event it proceeds. Kate was previously news.com.au's Editor-in-Chief, a role she held for four years until late last year.
- James Law will be joining Foxtel Group to work on the project. James is currently National Editor of NCA NewsWire, News Corp Australia's internal newswire service.
More details will be announced in due course.


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German retailers stay in Greece
Despite a seemingly endless saga of economic woe, and much-publicised anti-German feeling, all three retailers confirmed that they have no plans to exit the country in its hour of need.
During the current crisis, food retail sales in Greece have probably declined by an average of more than 20 per cent, and non-food lines such as shoes or household goods only byslightly less. German retailers have been not been affected quite so severely, but will clearly have taken a painful hit on their 2011 revenues.
Although labour costs will presumably have fallen, this is a brave decision in view of the unforgiving terrain. In addition to excessive bureaucracy and rampant corruption, there has also been vandalism to stores, and considerable disruption to deliveries has caused frequent out-of-stocks.
Bus rides to Bulgaria
Meanwhile, a considerable number of Greek consumers try to buy staples and every-day household goods in countries outside the euro zone. Particularly on Sunday, they journey by coach and bus to Macedonia or former Yugoslavia, and even take the ferry to Turkey. One reader writes of how the poor devils try to keep their spirits up by singing "sentimental songs about the good old days" on the way.
Their main goal is, however, southern Bulgaria which is relatively easy to reach from, for instance, Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city in the north of the Hellenic peninsular.
Traders and retailers in Bulgaria accept payment from cross-border shoppers in both the national currency (lev) and in euros. One of the companies to profit from this development is Rewe Group's discount subsidiary "Penny" in Bulgaria.
Lidl's Greek Eldorado
Meanwhile back in Greece, Schwarz Group discount arm Lidl runs around 220 outlets which made 2010 revenues of around €1.6bn ($2.1bn). Although sales last year are said to have declined by at least 10 per cent, Lidl has a solid reason to stay.
The canny Swabians know that, with annual sales per outlet of around €7m ($9.4m), Greek turnover far exceeds the €5m (€6.7m), or so, they achieve at home on their overstored and extremely competitive market.
Tough times for Metro
By contrast, Metro Group entertainment electronics subsidiary "Media-Markt", whose 13 branches recorded net revenues of €240m ($322m) in 2010, has been hit much harder last year. "Most of the lines they offer have now become luxury goods for most Greek consumers," says one local retail expert.
Media-Markt's balance sheet for Greece in 2009 was deeply in the red, which partially explains why the Ingolstadt-based company withdrew its sister banner "Saturn" from the market in 2010.
However, a spokesperson confirmed that Media-Markt intends to stay. Also, parent company Metro Group in Düsseldorf denies rumours that it wants to close five of its nine "Makro" cash & carry outlets.
This defiant spirit was echoed by DIY chain Praktiker, despite revenue and earnings problems in Germany. Apparently, the Kirkel-based multiple still makes a profit in Greece, where the company attains more than a quarter of its foreign revenues (€900m; $1.2bn).
However, it is not known whether Praktiker intends to stick with past plans to grow its current network of 109 foreign stores to at least 140 outlets by 2014. Most of this expansion was originally earmarked for Greece.
Why are these guys staying, and was Aldi wrong to quit the country in 2010 (cf. separate blogs: 1 & 2)? Clearly, Greece has been a profitable foreign market for German retailers in the past, and they believe that it will be so again at some time in the future.
Unlike politicians and bankers, retailers can count. If those who know how to do their sums still believe in Greece, then there has never been a more hopeful sign for this troubled and tormented country. Stand by your pikes, O Spartans!


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Just How Much Is Your Privacy Worth?
Most of us would shy away from making purchases in a foreign country if we didn’t know the exchange rate. Yet, if privacy is the true currency of the Internet, as many argue, millions of us are doing that very thing every day. Meanwhile, Internet giants amend their privacy policies in ways that allow them to harvest and sell even more of our personal data. While privacy campaigners protest, users generally vote with their clicks and carry on regardless.
So should we conclude the Internet generation is happy to trade its privacy for free or cheaper Web services? Not according to Nicola Jentzsch of the German Institute of Research in Berlin, and colleagues, who last week published research showing that most people prefer to protect their personal data when given a choice and that a significant proportion are willing to pay extra to do so.
The researchers directed 443 students to a website offering tickets for a real movie showing, sold by two different vendors. Although the tickets were subsidized, the volunteers, who were able to purchase one, two, or no tickets, had to pay most of the cost themselves.
When both vendors offered tickets at the same price but only one required customers to enter their cell phone number, the more privacy-friendly vendor got 83% of sales. When participants were offered the same choice, but with an additional charge of 50 euro cents from the privacy-friendly cinema, its market share fell to 31%.
“It turns out that when you are good on privacy you can charge more and make a greater profit,” says Sören Preibusch, of the University of Cambridge, one of the authors of the study, published by the European Network and Information Security Agency, an agency of the European Union.
When only one of the two vendors stated it would use the customer’s e-mail address to send them advertisements, and both charged the same price for tickets, 62% of sales went to the privacy-friendly ticket retailer. But when the privacy-friendly vendor charged 50 euro cents more, its market share dropped to 13%.
“What people say in surveys is that they care about privacy, but what they actually do is spend their time constantly updating their status on Facebook,” says Alessandro Acquisti, codirector of the Center for Behavioral Decision Research at Carnegie Mellon University, who was not connected with the new research. “This has led some to conclude that people no longer care about privacy. This new data, along with similar work we have done in the U.S., shows this is not the case, and that the desire for privacy is not dead after all.”
Privacy protection is at a critical juncture on both sides of the Atlantic. In January, Google announced it would merge personal data gathered from the users of dozens of services, including YouTube, Gmail, and Google+, saying this would allow better searches and more targeted advertising. On Monday, France’s National Commission for Computing and Civil Liberties, which represents European regulators, wrote to Google that preliminary findings suggest that the new policy does not comply with the European Data Protection Directive.
The E.U. is working on new data protection rules that would include fines of up to 2 percent of a company’s global revenue. Last month the Obama administration set out the framework for a new privacy code that would give consumers more control over the use of their personal data.
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