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Will the PhonePe acquisition turn out to be Flipkart's master stroke?
A couple of weeks ago,payments startup PhonePe, founded by ex-Flipkart executives Sameer Nigam and Rahul Chari, was acquired by their former employer in under six months of the duo leaving the company. Now that it is in the Flipkart fold, PhonePe will have access to financial resources to experiment on at least 40 million consumers and their payment habits. PhonePe, in essence, was to be an app that would use an HTML 5 platform to settle payments between merchants, mobile shopping destinations and consumers with a single identity provided by the Unified Payment Interface(UPI). Now, Flipkart's acquisition is significant considering UPI was launched a couple of days ago by the National Payments Council of India (NPCI) to facilitate settling payments in a cashless and card-less manner through a single identity. The UPI will use Aadhaar’s biometric data to authenticate transactions.
With this acquisition, the larger role for Flipkart is to become the checking house for merchant payments after collecting cash from the consumers. Now PhonePe, on top of the UPI platform, is going to make payments seamless for Flipkart. The UPI had recently opened up APIs to startups so that they could build apps that could settle payments and make it convenient to Indians. The objective is to reduce commission structures of banks and international credit/debit settlement platforms, which charge exorbitant commissions,ranging from 1.4 to 1.6 percent per transaction. With Flipkart transacting with at least three million Indians on a monthly basis, the opportunity to offer this convenience is irresistible. However, these are early days and consumers should consciously move away from cashless transactions through the UPI.
How would it possibly work?
In the UPI mode of payment, say a Flipkart delivery boy comes home with the item and uses the Flipkart service app on the tablet to authenticate transaction (essentially the bank account linked to the name of the person). If the command reads 'charge [email protected] Rs 30,000', this message will appear on the PhonePe app or the Flipkart app, where the PhonePe platform is integrated. The issuing and the settlement bank will connect through the UPI and close the transaction. The bank then sends a message on the app saying 'Authenticate transaction', and when the consumer touches the icon 'yes'the transaction is complete. Under this scheme Flipkart has to figure out how one authenticates a transaction when a third party receives it.Perhaps the app should be able to rationalise GPS coordinates of the delivery boy, and link it to the consumer. However, this is a simple problem to solve, it is a question of adoption.
“There are several possibilities on our platform. But our platform is built with the consumer in mind,” says Sameer Nigam, Co-founder of PhonePe.
The market opportunity
The acquisition cost of PhonePe is unknown and sources say that it is an all-stock deal of not more than $45 million, since the startup had no clients or consumer downloads. But the number cannot be verified. However, the 20-member technology team is going to be part of a new journey for Flipkart in the payments space.
Acquisitions in this space have begun to hot up. Recently Momoe, another consumer-to-merchant payment app, was acquired by ShopClues for an undisclosed sum. Startups like FonePaisa are building an ecosystem of banks and are offering their service to several merchants to settle payments. They also believe that the consumer need not use several payment apps to transact with merchants when they use FonePaisa. “Consumers will be the beneficiaries in this ecosystem,” says Ritesh Agarwal, Co-founder,FonePaisa.
The payments market in the country is $1 trillion in India according to consulting firms like PwC and KPMG. The UPI is going to bring many unbanked Indians into the banking ecosystem. The total number of bank accounts in India is not more than 225 million and the country has a credit card penetration of 17 million. Thereare at least 900 million people who have no access to bank accounts. “India’s per capita income is growing and payments through smartphones are going to be big business. Payments for social services on smartphones by using the UID number will bring transparency in the system,” says Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and former CEO of Infosys.
Snapdeal has Freecharge, there is PayTM and now Flipkart has PhonePe. But between all of them PhonePe will make Flipkart the settlement house for merchants and consumers. It is a far more holistic way of looking at payments than cross-selling vouchers and small ticket items. If PhonePe works then Flipkart would have pulled out a master stroke to usher in a card-less and cashless urban India.


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June 11, 2003 |
3Com Corp., maker of computer-networking equipment, asked a federal court in Texas to let it help joint venture partner Huawei Technologies Co. fight a patent lawsuit filed by Cisco Systems Inc. 3Com and Huawei want the court to rule that gear developed by their venture doesn't infringe Cisco's patents. The new products "are substantially different from those in the dispute between Cisco and Huawei," Santa Clara, Calif.-based 3Com said.
March 6, 1998 |
3Com Corp. said it is revising previously reported financial results because of a Securities and Exchange Commission review of its filings after its acquisition of U.S. Robotics Corp. 3Com Chief Financial Officer Chris Paisley said in a statement that the company will also be revising its first- and second-quarter filings for fiscal 1998 as soon as possible. The Santa Clara-based networking company will reduce the restructuring charge for U.S.
February 24, 1999
3Com Corp. has agreed to buy privately held NBX Corp. of Andover, Mass., for $90 million in cash plus stock options. NBX makes equipment that allows voice and data to be sent over the same computer network. The deal is expected to close in March. 3Com, a Santa Clara, Calif., data communications equipment maker, does not expect to lay off any of NBX's 87 employees, a 3Com spokesman said.
November 6, 1997 |
Santa Clara-based 3Com Corp. introduced its first low-cost consumer videophone, a $449 device designed and built by 8x8 Inc. The Bigpicture videophone works with a television and a touch-tone telephone and uses ordinary analog phone lines. It will compete with the $500 ViaTV unit introduced by Santa Clara-based 8x8 in February and the $650 C-Phone Home sold by Wilmington, N.C.-based C-Phone Corp.
February 25, 2000 |
Shares of 3Com Corp., the No. 2 maker of computer networking equipment, climbed 6.9% on Thursday to a record amid rising enthusiasm for next week's initial public offering of shares in its Palm Inc. unit. 3Com rose $5.38 to $83, surpassing the previous high of $80.13 on Dec. 9, 1996. The stock traded as low as 20 in April 1999. Shares of Santa Clara, Calif.-based 3Com have tripled since it unveiled plans for the Palm IPO and spinoff in September. The company's 1997 acquisition of modem maker U.
December 22, 1999 |
3Com Corp. said its fiscal second-quarter earnings fell slightly and warned that third-quarter profit will be less than expected because customers are delaying purchases over year 2000 concerns, sending its shares down as much as 15% in after-hours trading. The shares had closed up $4.25 at $53.13 on Nasdaq. Separately, 3Com's chief financial officer since 1985, Chris Paisley, 46, said he plans to retire from the company next summer.
June 28, 2000 |
Computer networking-equipment maker 3Com Corp. reported fiscal fourth-quarter results that were in line with analyst expectations, saying its ongoing restructuring is on track to be completed by the end of its first fiscal quarter. Santa Clara, Calif.-based 3Com said it had a loss of $146.8 million, or 42 cents a share, contrasted with year-ago net income of $87.5 million, or 24 cents. Sales fell to $763.7 million from $1.
March 18, 2000 |
3Com Corp. is expected to report Monday that its fiscal third-quarter profit was little changed as falling sales of computer networking equipment canceled out gains from Palm Inc. electronic organizers, analysts said. Profit in the quarter ended Feb. 25 was 25 cents a share, compared with 24 cents a year earlier, according to First Call/Thomson Financial. Analysts expect revenue of $1.4 billion to $1.46 billion at the No. 2 networking company, compared with $1.41 billion a year ago.
August 29, 1997 |
Computer networking company 3Com Corp. said in a filing with federal regulators that it expects to incur restructuring charges of up to $375 million as a result of its merger with U.S. Robotics Corp., a maker of computer modems. The Santa Clara company and Skokie, Ill.-based U.S. Robotics completed their multibillion-dollar merger in June. 3Com said the nonrecurring costs will be charged to operations in its fiscal first quarter, which began June 1.
September 27, 2000 |
3Com Corp., a maker of computer networking equipment, lost $59.2 million in its fiscal first quarter on marketing and research costs that the company hopes will help it return to profitability. The loss of 17 cents a share contrasts with net income of $137.5 million, or 38 cents a share, in the year-earlier period. Revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 1 fell 23% to $933.8 million. Excluding acquisition costs, a reorganization charge and investment gains, 3Com said its loss was $41.

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Orlando’s Revology starts production of new ’60s Mustang replicas
For the past four months, a small crew has been banging, grinding and welding away at a new production facility just north of Orlando. The product? New 1960s Mustang replicas that are selling for $135,000. With three months of orders — about 20 Mustangs — Revology Cars is poised to become a unique player in the Central Florida business world: a niche manufacturer that could soon employ 15 people, up from five it has currently. It has already attracted global attention.


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Creating the Difference (CTD) was founded in 2015 and has been a sponsor of the Professional Bowlers Association since 2018. In 2020, they signed PBA superstar EJ Tackett to a professional staff contract. In 2021 EJ won the PBA/PWBA Storm Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles for his 14th Professional title.
This year EJ came down to the CtD Education Center in Hopkinsville, KY to participate in a series of special events exclusively for the staff members of CTD; which included some one on one time with him. While visiting, he shot a series of educational videos which can be found on the CTD YouTube Channel: Ronald Hickland Jr The staff said they learned a lot and had an absolute blast with EJ. He is also a key member of CTD’s growing staff group as he interacts with the 4200+ staffers in a private group.
For 2022, CTD will have several new opportunities for the staff to interact with and learn from EJ. He has agreed to give the CTD Staff a chance to bowl against him for $1000 in a CtD Challenge Match. As well as the opportunity to bowl a member/non member PBA event. CTD looks forward to helping EJ succeed by providing him with new innovative products, like the recently released Life After Death Bowling Ball Cleaner plus Life Extender. In addition, CTD will be launching some new sanding products through their TruCut line. CTD will also be expanding it's partnership with Turtle Wax with a new innovative product. As part of the professional sponsorship agreement, EJ will now wear the CTD logo on the front of his jersey instead of on the sleeve.
In a unique twist, EJ and CTD have come to an agreement to compensate EJ using Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a form of cryptocurrency and is currently the most popular form. Athletes in other sports have begun opting to take their salaries in Bitcoin. However, this is the first time it’s being done in bowling.
"As a company with a passion for innovation and embracing new technology, we see cryptocurrency; and Bitcoin especially, as the future for transactions. There is a lot of upside as people become more aware of this emerging technology. This is a win-win for everyone" said Ronald Hickland Jr, CEO of Creating the Difference. He continued, “It was actually EJ’s idea to be paid using Bitcoin. He was curious if we would be interested. As someone who has been in the space for several years, I thought this was a great idea that could potentially help EJ not only now but long-term."
Tackett stated, "Ron and his team are on the forefront of innovation and technology. This opportunity allows me to not only capitalize on my bowling ability now, but it allows me to have an investment in the future.”
Creating the Difference is an educational company based in Hopkinsville, KY which offers products and services to help bowlers become better. For more information visit ctdbowling.com


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Yesterday, Kinaxis reported its fourth quarter and fiscal 2014 results. In Q4, the company posted Adjusted EBITDA of $3.8-million on revenue of $18.8-million, in line with Tse’s expectations.
“In 2014, we delivered on our goal to grow subscription revenues and EBITDA, while simultaneously delivering value to our customers through our supply chain management applications,” said CEO Doug Colbeth. “By leveraging the power of RapidResponse, our customers are improving their supply chain visibility and analysis and, in doing so, empowering their ability to make better supply chain decisions and pro-actively react to change.”
Tse says the company’s fourth quarter was further validation of his bullish take on the Kinaxis’s future.
“In our opinion, despite the big move in the stock price (+84% since its IPO), we believe there’s meaningful upside from here given our outlook,” said Tse. “Interestingly, we think that outlook could be conservative in the face of the Company’s investment into products, sales, and a growing partner channel. In our opinion, the Q4 results and conference call backed up that thinking”.
Tse says Kinaxis has the qualities of a market leader, but has yet to be rewarded with the price of one. He says the company sits at the very centre of the enterprise application renaissance, helping customers who are moving into the cloud manage their supply chains.
In a research update to clients today, Tse maintained his “Buy” rating on Kinaxis, but raised his one year target on the stock from $22.00 to $31.00.
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Volkswagen India has announced the restart of dealerships operations across the country. The German brand has announced the reopening of all its stores outside of the containment zones, according to the 'India Unlock 1.0' initiative.
Following the guidelines, Volkswagen now has restarted 90 per cent of its sales and service operations with limited manpower. The company is ensuring all dealerships adhere strictly to the social distancing and safety protocols set by the government. Staff members have also been trained to provide contactless experience to customers, while also having been provided with some basic personal protective gear as well.
As part of the restart of dealership operations, Volkswagen India announced a number of special service offers for customers. Company dealerships are now offering customers with a free 10-point vehicle checkup, along with pickup and drop services. Volkswagen also offers special offers on purchase of tyres, batteries and other services like AC cleaning and germ clean treatment to the cabin.
Customers can also avail Volkswagen's newly introduced Antimicrobial Treatment and Ozone-Vehicle Disinfectant system. This ensures the interiors of customer cars are 99% germ-free, improving the hygiene inside the cabin.
Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said,
"With the announced ‘Unlock 1.0' initiative, we have resumed business in a staged approach while adhering to local regulations. The health of our employees, dealer partners and customers is of utmost priority. All the necessary safety and sanitization measures are being undertaken across our network to rebuild customer confidence in entering our facilities."
Volkswagen India recently introduced its online sales platform, which allows customers to experience the process of purchasing a VW product from the safety and comfort of their homes. The company has also integrated all their 137 sales and 116 service touchpoints, to offer a hassle-free and contactless retail experience.
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Volkswagen India as part of the ‘Unlock 1.0' initiative by the government has resumed operations across the country. The German brand recently introduced the updated BS6 Polo and Vento models in the Indian market, with deliveries said to begin any time soon.


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Ford Motor (F) - Get Ford Motor Company Report reported Tuesday that retail sales in April rose 57% from April 2020, which coincided with the pandemic, and 24% from April 2019, a year prior to the pandemic.
Taken together, retail truck and SUV sales were up 70%, "providing Ford Truck and SUV sales with their best April retail sales performance since 2006,” the company said.
Ford’s total sales hit 197,813 in April, up 65% from 120,044 a year earlier.
At last check Ford stock traded at $11.33, down 2.6%. The Dearborn, Mich., auto giant's shares have leaped 44% over the past six months as investors bet on economic recovery.
Ford’s electric-vehicle sales registered a record monthly high of 11,172, more than triple (up 262%) the year-earlier figure.
Mustang Mach-E sales totaled 1,951, F-150 PowerBoost sales totaled 3,365, and Escape sales totaled 3,695.
Last week, TheStreet.com Founder Jim Cramer picked Ford as an excellent stock to own for the rest of the year.
Cramer said the stock had fallen to a point where the expectations were so low that Ford simply couldn't miss.
Also last week, Ford posted first-quarter earnings that beat analyst forecasts, and it reiterated guidance.
But Ford also said second-half production would be hit dramatically by the global semiconductor shortage.
Ford reported adjusted profit of 89 cents a share, four times the 22-cent-a-share adjusted-profit estimate of analysts polled by FactSet.


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The biggest tech companies in the country have been conspicuously quiet in the days leading up to Thursday’s net neutrality vote by the Federal Communications Commission.
The decision will almost certainly impact Big Tech as the FCC is poised to roll back the Obama-era regulations requiring internet providers to offer the same speed of service to all online content. But, as The New York Times notes, “the biggest tech companies, such as Facebook and Google, have taken a back seat in the debate about protecting net neutrality.” Some of those companies want to save their political capital for other regulatory battles or defer to their lobby, Internet Association, but several are still discreetly pressuring the FCC through public comments.
The FCC has received more than 20 million comments on the “Restoring Internet Freedom” notice of proposed rule making, which would roll back net neutrality protections. GeekWire sifted through them and found comments from Microsoft, Apple, T-Mobile, and Amazon.
Microsoft and Apple’s comments are in line with the dominant sentiment in Silicon Valley: open internet rules are essential to competition in the innovation economy. Amazon’s submission is actually a write-up summarizing in-person meetings between the Seattle e-commerce giant’s lobbyists and FCC commissioners. T-Mobile stands out from the pack as a wireless carrier rather than an internet edge service. The Bellevue, Wash.-based company asked the FCC to revise its regulations so that mobile and fixed internet carriers are subject to different rules.
Continue reading for highlights from their comments, submitted by attorneys or other representatives on behalf of each company. To read more of their comments, click any company name.
“Without an open internet, broadband internet access service providers gain the power to outright prevent edge content and services from reaching their customers, levy tolls on edge providers and customers for access to edge content and services, and pick winners and losers in the internet economy, thus subjecting edge provider success to the control of broadband internet access services providers rather than the forces of customer demand. These outcomes create risk for edge providers that threatens to redirect capital in a manner that may prevent edge providers from ever entering the market in the first place or innovating beyond current trajectories, which has the potential to undermine our internet economy. Consumers, and the economy as whole, benefit when edge providers distinguish themselves through innovation, rather than on their ability to pay broadband access providers fees for preferential treatment.
“Edge provider investment and innovation are just as dependent today on an open internet as they always have been. The same underlying economic incentives, the same market forces, the same potential harms should all compel the same conclusion: the Commission should maintain enforceable net neutrality rules. A robust, open internet that preserves consumer access to all lawful edge services is necessary to encourage innovation and maintain a strong and vibrant U.S. economy. Now is not the time for the Commission to abandon its protection of an open internet.”
“Paid fast lanes could replace today’s content-neutral transmission of internet traffic with differential treatment of content based on an online providers’ ability or willingness to pay. The result would be an internet with distorted competition where online providers are driven to reach deals with broadband providers or risk being stuck in the slow lane and losing customers due to lower quality service. Moreover, it could create artificial barriers to entry for new online services, making it harder for tomorrow’s innovations to attract investment and succeed. Worst of all, it could allow a broadband provider, not the consumer, to pick internet winners and losers, based on a broadband provider’s priorities rather than the quality of the service.
“Apple remains open to alternative sources of legal authority, but only if they provide for strong, enforceable, and legally sustainable protections, like those in place today. Simply put, the internet is too important to consumers and too essential to innovation to be left unprotected and uncertain.”
“The Commission should revise its regulatory regime recognizing that one-size-fits-all solutions are likely to restrict the options available to consumers and thus undermine consumer welfare. Mobile broadband customers have, and make, many choices regarding the nature of the services to which they subscribe. These choices allow them to configure their services in ways that best suit their own lives and needs. For example, customers can choose from a variety of rate plans with differing features, such as picking Standard Definition rather than High Definition video to conserve data or save money.
“Congress must act to eliminate regulatory uncertainty. Absent such action, ambiguities regarding the Commission’s legal authority in this arena will lead to repeated disputes and shifting regulatory seesaws. The Commission should support an appropriate legislative solution to finally resolve this matter with a non-Title II Open Internet framework.”
“During the meetings, we stated that Amazon has long supported net neutrality protections to ensure our customers can enjoy an open internet, and we emphasized that the company remains committed to that position. Amazon does not support rolling back existing net neutrality protections as the FCC has proposed in the Restoring Internet Freedom Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. We stressed the need for enforceable, brightline rules to protect the open internet and guard against anti-consumer and anti-competitive activities.”


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As part of the Malaysian Federal Government’s implementation of the Logistics and Trade Facilitation Masterplan, the Transport Ministry (MOT) is planning to construct at least three consolidation hubs along the Pan Borneo Highway in Sabah state. Pan Borneo Highway is the only road network in East Malaysia that connects Sabah and Sarawak. It is currently undergoing expansion and development works, which is slated for completion in the year 2040.
The hubs will assist in the development of the transportation and distribution network linking the nearby ports and airports in the districts of Sandakan, Lahad Datu, and Tawau. MOT Minister, Datuk Seri Ir. Dr. Wee Ka Siong stated that the ministry will continue to engage industry players to assess locations that will have a significant impact on the logistics ecosystem in Sabah.
MOT is collecting feedback and inputs from Sabah logistic industrial players such as Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd, Sabah Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association, Federation of Sabah Industries, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia as well Sabah Shipping Agents Association. Its local forum, Sabah Logistics Forum, has also been invited to be part of the National Logistics Taskforce (NLTF) to provide suggestions and proposals to improve the state’s logistics performance.
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According to a new report out of Samsung's home country of South Korea, the company is aiming to sell around 60 million units of its upcoming Galaxy S flagship smartphone (likely to be called the Galaxy S8) in 2017.
"The tech giant has requested its partners to supply (parts) based on the tech giant’s 60 million shipment goal," the report quotes industry sources as saying.
The 60 million figure, if you compare, is higher than the yearly shipment numbers for some of the recent Galaxy S flagships: the Galaxy S5 (45 million), the Galaxy S6 (45 million), and the Galaxy S7 (48 million, expected).
The report also notes that the Galaxy S8 will be launched sometime in April (which is inline with what we've been hearing recently), adding that the mass production of the device will begin a month prior - in March.
Changing the background and icons is one but a small part of customising on Android, you cannot even do that on an IOS machine!It is a common misconception of IOS fans that customization is tinkering with backgrounds and icons, but of course they spe...
Agree with you up to the S6. I upgraded from the S3 to the S6edge and the difference both in performance and build quality was there for all to see. Still using it and awaiting to see what the GS8edge has to offer.
They can't sleep at the same price as in the US they need to pay for patents and also the US government does not want Chinese manufacturers to sell in their country as they think it will be used for spying...


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Amazon Driver Fired After Viral Video Shows Woman Sneaking Out Of Truck
By Jason Hall
October 29, 2021
A company representative confirmed the former employee's termination in a statement issued to TMZ on Friday (October 29).
"This does not reflect the high standards we have for our Delivery Service Partners and their drivers," the representative said. "Allowing unauthorized passengers to enter delivery vehicles is a violation of Amazon policy, and the driver is no longer delivering packages to Amazon customers.”
Footage of the incident was shared on TikTok by user @PatrickHook01 with the caption "Amazon be different" and included the hashtag of "Florida" -- along with several others -- to locate where it took place.
A woman in a black dress is shown exiting the back of the truck as a man holds open the door for her before walking away and fixing a strap on her dress, with iLOVEFRiDay's 'Crackhead' playing.
The woman in the video has not been identified as of Friday morning.
TMZ said it attempted to contact the driver for a statement but didn't receive a response.
The TikTok video has more than 770,000 likes and nearly 25,000 comments as of Friday morning, many of which speculated the two individuals were engaging in adult activities prior to the woman exiting the truck.
“This why my packages always late,” one user joked.


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“Dealer response to Raven has been outstanding,” said Fred Hershberger, national sales manager of Winnebago Industries Towables.
“Every dealer has been impressed with the look that has been achieved and the price point that we’ve hit. Within the mid-profile fifth wheel market, there will not be a more competitive brand.”
The newly designed Raven line includes a high-end gel coat fiberglass exterior, increased turning radius front cap, slam-latch baggage doors, storm door, glazed cherry cabinetry, designer furniture, 30-inch deep bedroom slide-outs for increased floor space and flat “no step” floors in the bedroom, company officials said. In addition, the Raven has been designed with a maximum height of just under 12 feet with standard wheels.
“I’ve managed numerous products over my 20-plus years in the RV industry and I can state that without a doubt this is the most exciting product that I’ve been associated with,” said Ron DeHaven, product manager for the line. “We are excited to sign new dealers and show retail customers a product that is focused on them.”
Raven is available in five fifth-wheel and three travel-trailer floor plans.
For information on the SunnyBrook Raven and dealership opportunities, contact Winnebago Industries Towables at (574) 825-5250.
You can reach TorqueNews.com's Hawke Fracassa at [email protected].
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Eleven shopping malls are projected to be completed in Klang Valley by the second half of the year, releasing about 6.58 million sq ft of net leasable retail space into the market, reported The Star.
According to Knight Frank’s Real Estate Highlights report, the largest retail space entering the market by 2H 2018 is the Empire City Damansara Mall, which will inject approximately 2.3 million sq ft of retail premises. This is followed by Tropicana Gardens (1 million sq ft) and Central i-City Shopping Centre (940,000 sq ft).
The substantial amount of incoming supply is expected to push down occupancy levels, after total retail stock in Klang Valley already reached 57.5 million sq ft in 1H 2018.
“Retail space per capita, analysed at around 7.0 sq ft per person, is one of the highest in Malaysia. The current concern weighs more on the completed retail stock that have yet to be filled and this puts further pressure on occupancy levels going forward,” said Knight Frank.
“The Klang Valley retail landscape continues to face strong headwinds and the recent completion of some 450,000 sq ft of space further heightens competition in an already crowded market.”
Nevertheless, Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) move to freeze development approvals to tackle the growing supply/demand imbalance for certain property types is expected to the help the retail market.
“This measure is expected to provide a breather to the oversupplied retail market as it seeks to find its equilibrium,” noted the property consultancy.
Moreover, the retail property sector is forecasted to benefit from Putrajaya’s decision to zero rate the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as well as set a minimum wage of RM1,500 per month.
Knight Frank also highlighted that some prime shopping malls in the capital and Klang Valley performed well during 1H 2018.
“In Kuala Lumpur city, Suria KLCC and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur continued to command higher average monthly rentals of RM24 psf to RM26 psf. These popular malls registered near full occupancy of 97 percent and 99 percent respectively.”
“In the city fringe, Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall command average monthly rentals of RM17 psf and RM16 psf respectively. These malls registered 100 percent and 98 percent occupancies, with back-to-back tenant movements and renewals.”
Similarly, The Mines in Selangor and Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre recorded high occupancy levels of 94 percent and 99 percent, but their rents are lower at RM9 psf and RM14 psf respectively, added Knight Frank.
Meanwhile, the Borneo Post reported that Malaysia’s retail space market is being negatively impacted by the growing popularity of online commerce.
According to Kenanga Investment Bank’s research division, future rental escalations of shopping malls are expected to be limited by the growing supply of such properties and the stiffer competition with e-commerce.
“In order to stay relevant, mall managers would need to adapt to the rapid changes in the retail environment to integrate and animate shoppers’ experience with the need for brick and mortar,” noted Kenanga Research.
It also noticed a trend wherein REIT with retail assets are changing their set-up of housing big anchor tenants in favour of more diverse niche occupants to create themed concepts in a bid to attract more customers.
“This helps to address the issue of ‘all malls being the same’ syndrome,” it noted.
For instance, CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust renovated Sungei Wang Plaza to enhance its retail and eatery mix as well as incorporate family entertainment and athleisure venues. It also repositioned 3 Damansara, formerly known as Tropicana City Mall, into a shopping centre that offers more gourmet dishes and delicacies.
On a brighter note, Kenanga Research said a recent study shows that brick-and-mortar stores are still needed as such properties not only boost in-store transactions but purchases on the internet as well.
“Reason being is that customers prefer to physically evaluate-in-store items prior to purchasing them, provided that convenient physical retail store locations are available, based on research by Dr. Anuj Kumar of the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business.”
“All things considered, we believe that in the longer run there would be a lesser need for physical retail spaces, but this research alleviates the daunting doomsday outlook for brick-and-mortar retail,” it added.
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In the first court decision on AB5’s validity, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday that California’s new gig-work law does not apply to truck drivers because it is preempted by federal law.
Judge William Highberger wrote that owner-operator truck drivers should not be reclassified as employees under AB5 and the California Supreme Court decision called Dynamex on which it is based. AB5 and Dynamex establish a test that makes it harder than before for companies to claim that workers are independent contractors.
Many big-rig owners have protested the idea of becoming employees, saying they invested $150,000 or more on their trucks and operate independent businesses.
The 18-page decision said that neither AB5 nor Dynamex should apply to truck drivers because of a 1994 federal law regulating interstate commerce that endorses using independent-contractor owner-operators “to increase competition and reduce the cost of trucking services.” Under the Supremacy and Commerce clauses of the U.S. Constitution, uniform rules should apply in all 50 states, Highberger wrote.


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Achilles: Legends Untold available in Early Access on May 12 We have exciting news! Achilles: Legends Untold will launch in Early Access on May 12th, 2022! The myth doesn't end with the infamous arrow! Watch our new trailer to get an early glimpse at the untold story of Achilles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6d3QEXWmBk&ab_channel=DarkPointGamesRead More
The upcoming Dark Point Games' title, Achilles Legends Untold, was featured in biggest dutch magazine - Gameplay Spelmagazine! We are honored to be in the mix between heavyhitters like Elden Ring and The Elder Scrolls Online! Take a look below.Read More
A new trailer of our game has arrived at IGN – check it now! Also, we are thrilled to announce that Achilles: Legends Untold will have a closed Beta starting January 27st. Get ready for unique isometric approach to traditional Souls-like gameplay!A new trailer of our game has arrived at IGN...Read More
Creators of soulslike Achilles: Legends Untold launch a series of videos about their upcoming game Dark Point Games, currently working on their debut game, has launched a series of videos that will allow players awaiting the release of Achilles: Legends Untold to learn more about the studio and the production...Read More
Achilles – the journey to Early Access and a glimpse into the future. Dark Point Games studio announces its ambitious plans.
Achilles - the journey to Early Access and a glimpse into the future. Dark Point Games, a studio planning soon its debut on the NewConnect market, has revealed its plans for the coming years. The release of Achilles: Legends Untold is not the only ambition of this rapidly developing company....Read More
It’s time to uncover the unknown pages of mythology! Confront the god of war in Achilles: Legends Untold and face your destiny.
It's time to uncover the unknown pages of mythology! Confront the god of war in Achilles: Legends Untold and face your destiny! Travel the ancient world far and wide in the upcoming action RPG from Polish studio Dark Point Games, inspired by action RPGs like Dark Souls and Diablo. Play...Read More


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Remember the days when the biggest choice car buyers had when selecting an entertainment package for their vehicles was whether to opt for the single CD player or the six-disc changer? Nowadays, that next car purchase might more closely resemble a smartphone on wheels.
That’s because the automotive industry now integrates the latest consumer technologies, including innovative infotainment systems, to improve the driver and passenger experience. Dashboard maps and entertainment apps, in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspots and video calls are just a sample of the infotainment capabilities offered with the latest car models.
These modern conveniences, however, bring increased vulnerabilities for cyberattacks because the connected technology that enables this increased functionality may serve as a gateway for cybercriminals to access car systems.
Gonda Lamberink, business development manager in UL’s Consumer Technology division, is part of the UL Vehicle Cybersecurity team working to bring awareness to the potential risks of car technology hacking and the need to build better security protections against them.
“When you think about the connected car, today’s infotainment system has the most connectivity to the outside world – making it one of the more exposed systems in the car,” Lamberink said. “There’s always a cyber risk with, for example, any app downloaded or purchased through app stores. Apps running on your mobile device are now operated through the dashboard head unit and open up a portal to the car that increases the vehicle’s vulnerability to cyberattacks.”
The risks, however, go beyond the data vulnerabilities of pairing smartphone apps with the vehicle’s dashboard through the use Bluetooth or USB. Because the infotainment system also interfaces through the CAN bus and other internal vehicle networks with other car systems, critical safety functions could be implicated. Cybercriminals can potentially take over the car’s audio, climate controls or – worse – the brakes.
UL’s teams in Fremont, Calif., and Leiden, the Netherlands, conduct research and work with customers to uncover the potential cybersecurity risks inherent in connected car technology. Using penetration testing, as well as vulnerability analysis and fuzz testing on different infotainment and connected car systems, the teams collaborate and align closely on how best to approach a security test, through threat modeling and risk analysis. The teams then present critical findings to help customers understand the potential risks.
“The industry has woken up to the security risk,” Lamberink said. “In-car entertainment has been a core area of cybersecurity focus because of the external exposure and, by and large, the car manufacturers have built up teams of in-vehicle security experts to address the potential vulnerabilities created by increased entertainment functionality.”
Riding into the Future
Beyond greater infotainment luxuries, car manufacturers and software developers have only begun to scratch the surface of the possibilities promised by the broad adoption of autonomous vehicles. As with in-vehicle entertainment, autonomous driving presents its own set of cyber and physical security risks. These risks have not stopped the competitive race to roll out this emerging technology; by governments across the world. Government agencies also, and increasingly, discuss cybersecurity regulation, to mitigate risks.
In the U.S., members of congress are working to pass the first federal legislation that addresses driverless car technology. There’s a bill on the House floor that would “bar states from setting certain driverless car rules and allow manufacturers to deploy up to 100,000 self-driving vehicles per year without meeting existing auto safety standards.” Meanwhile, the British Department for Transport urged manufacturers to “design out hacking,” underscoring that board members of companies selling connected cars will be held personally accountable if their products get hacked.
“The hacking risk is real. If today’s big trend of the car evolving into a mobile phone on wheels presents one level of security and safety concern, tomorrow’s move toward autonomous driving functions and intelligent transport ecosystems is an even bigger one,” said Lamberink. “The car is going to be even more connected in the near future, and it’s critical that the industry keep pace with the security risks.”
UL supports getting ahead of vehicle cybersecurity by working with key stakeholders to ask and answer the tough questions needed to design safety in – and hacking out – of the software that powers connected cars and autonomous vehicles. Proactively testing for cyber vulnerabilities rather than reacting to problems as they arise should be part of a standard suite of tests that automakers conduct before they put their vehicles on the market and on the road, according to Lamberink. Doing so offers greater levels of cybersecurity assurance for connected cars and autonomous vehicles – and peace of mind for drivers.


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The Redmi Note 12 series has been released by Xiaomi, but the company is not done yet with the Redmi Note 11 series. The rumors about a mouthful-named Redmi Note 11 Pro (2023) have been floating around for a while. Now, more evidence is helping us to “mount” the device’s figure. The “2023” smartphone got certified by the Google Play Console with the Snapdragon 712. That generated some buzz, after all this is a really old chipset. Now, a Geekbench result is clearing things slightly.
Redmi Note 11 Pro (2023) actually brings the Snapdragon 732G
The Redmi Note 11 Pro (2023) with the “Redmi Sweet” codename appeared on Google Play Console with the Snapdragon 712. Now, however, a Geekbench benchmark shows it running with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. The latter is a newer chipset and a better offering. It was present in phones like the POCO X3 NFC and the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Now, this is really interesting. Judging by the phone’s picture in the Google Play Console, the Redmi Note 11 Pro (2023) has the design of the Redmi Note 10 Pro series. The use of the same chipset makes us believe that the phone actually is actually a re-release of the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
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The Snapdragon 732G is passed by Geekbench accompanied by 8 GB of RAM. The processor achieved 561 points in the Single Core tests and 1,798 in the Multi-Core department. The Snapdragon 732G is not bad at all, but perhaps, isn’t a chipset that everyone will praise in 2022, or in 2023 – yes, the phone’s name suggests it’s here for the 2023 market. If this sounds like a disappointment, we have to say it will get worse – the phone runs Android 11.
The listing suggests the unit that ran through Geekbench runs on Android 11. Maybe it will launch with Android 12, but history tells us otherwise. So Xiaomi will have to update it shortly after its launch. We don’t exactly when Xiaomi will launch the phone, but we expect it to happen soon. Regardless of the Android version, the device will arrive with MIUI 13.
As we’ve said above, this Redmi Note 11 Pro (2023) looks and performs like the Redmi Note 10 Pro. So we can only assume this is a re-release for the 2020 smartphone. The reason? It’s impossible to say, but that won’t be the first time. The company launched the Redmi Note 8 (2021) last year, and it was


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According to a poll of 3,162 US loyalty program users by Tennessee based research firm TechnologyAdvice, saving money and receiving rewards were cited by 57.4% and 37.5% respectively, as main motivations for signing up or continuing a loyalty program. Earning VIP status came in as a distant third as a primary motivator (3.6%) while just 0.8% felt social recognition was an important driver. Considering these insights, TechnologyAdvice concluded that US consumers are open to digital, but may not want to rely exclusively on an app or lose the convenience of a physical card. A similar proportion (29.9%) was undecided or had no preference. While consumers may be encouraged to join loyalty programs because of digital apps,the report also showed that they don’t find social rewards appealing.
The key findings from TechnologyAdvice suggest that once consumers “buy-in” to a loyalty program, then they are “highly likely” to reward a brand with repeat business. Similar findings have been gathered locally by Australian research consultancy First Point. Their study found 65% of members want to share their benefits with family, friends or a charity – and if they could share, 70% would shop more often and 45% would spend more.


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As the Christmas celebration draws close, the Lagos state government yesterday said it will commence the sales of the much awaited Lake Rice tomorrow.
The sale, earlier scheduled for December 15 at a cost at N13, 000 per 50 kg has been re-scheduled to commence tomorrow at some specific locations across the state. It was however gathered the late arrival of the rice was due to unexpected delay in production. However, a state official who preferred anonymity, told Vanguard that the price of the 50 kilogram bag of the rice has been reduced to N12, 000, against the earlier speculated N13, 000.
The new sales points are said to super cede the previous ones earlier announced by the Special Adviser to the state Governor on Food Security, Mr. Sanni Okanlawan, who said the commodity will be made available at the 20 Local Government Areas, and 37 Local Council Development Areas. Read more


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Indian Electric Vehicle market expected to grow to annual sales of ten million unit and create 50 million jobs: Nitin Gadkari
Electric Vehicle market in India expected to grow to annual sales of ten million unit and create 50 million jobs by 2030, asserts, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has informed that by the year 2030 the country’s Electric Vehicle (EV) market is expected to grow to ten million unit annual sales and create 50 million jobs.
Addressing conference on the Safe, Secure, Sustainable Indian EV Standards in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted the importance of electric mobility in order to be a carbon-neutral country by 2070. He said, three million EVs have been registered in the coutry so far.
During his speech, Mr Gadkari said, India has become the world’s third largest automobile industry by surpassing Japan, however, pollution continues to be the biggest challenge to the industry. He said, around 65 thousand crore rupees are being spent to mitigate air pollution and traffic jam in the national capital alone.
Highlighting the adverse impact of pollution not only on the environment but also on the Indian economy, the Minister added that India imports 85 percent of its fossil fuel as well.


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"The days when the Nissan Leaf used to struggle on low sales seem to be a thing of the past, with the Japanese automaker now selling more than 2,000 units a month, four time more when compared to last year's volume. In fact, recent sales are so high that Nissan's director of electric vehicles, Erik Gottfried, has announced the company will be short of Leaf inventory until late fall. "We're going to be short on inventory all through the summer. It will be late fall before we..." Continue Reading →
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An internet marketing expert has offered some top tips for companies looking to make the most of their online pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns.
Writing for the internet marketing news website Marketing Pilgrim, Ann Stanley says companies often make fundamental mistakes when it comes to PPC as they lack basic online advertising knowledge.
These include lumping all their PPC key phrases into one ad group or campaign and setting their maximum cost per click too high or too low.
Making the first mistake could result in a low quality score and click through rate as the landing page may not match the many key phrases in the PPC add.
And making the second could mean that ads are only shown intermittently, which means it will be more difficult for internet users to find them.
Ms Stanley suggests that companies conduct some thorough research before opening their first PPC account as lack of knowledge and experience means they are more likely to make basic errors that will drain their internet marketing budgets.
Meanwhile a recent survey carried out by the Online Marketing and Media Show has revealed that over a third of companies plan to dedicate up to 25 per cent of their marketing budget to online marketing this year.


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Ford's revamp of its F-150 features two new engines, including a second EcoBoost that offers the best fuel efficiency for the full-size pickup. This 2.7L EcoBoost produces 325 hp and 375 lb.-ft. of torque. We tested it in this SuperCab Lariat model. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.
Ford Launches New 1.5L EcoBoost Engine
With the launch of this newest fuel-efficient engine, Ford now has capacity to build 1.6 million EcoBoost engines annually. By the end of 2013, six plants across Europe, Asia, and North America will be producing EcoBoost engines, according to the automaker.


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The Apple Watch went on sale in New Zealand, Russia and Turkey today, with the wearable devices available at the countries’ respective Apple Online Stores and brick-and-mortar retailers.
In Russia, Watches can be purchased in person at iPort, Re:Store, and C-store Internet stores. In Turkey, customers can do in-store pickup at Apple Stores in Istanbul’s Zorlu Center and Akasya Shopping Center. In New Zealand, Watches are available at select Apple Stores.
A New Zealand father-and-son duo tracked down their stolen iPad using the device’s “Find My iPad” function.
After enjoying a meal in a restaurant in Nelson, New Zealand, Chris and Markham Phillips returned to the parking lot to find their car had been ransacked — and cash, glasses and an iPad were missing.
“As despair and disgust begin to kick in, we remember a newly installed tracking application on both the stolen iPad and the retained iPhone,” son Markham told a local reporter. “We fire up the app [and] the iPad icon pings onto the map.”
XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the highly-acclaimed tactical role-playing game from 2K Games,is coming to iOS this week, and it’s just begun its App Store rollout. It’s an exact port of the title that first hit the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 late last year, so you can expect a true console-quality experience and amazing visuals.
Those things don’t come cheap, however, with XCOM priced at $19.99 in the U.S.
Apple’s Back to School promotion has begun in Australia and New Zealand ahead of the new school year. Like previous years, the promotion offers a free gift card with new Macs and iOS devices purchased for education, and it’s open to students, parents, and teachers. This year’s deal includes the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro, the iMac and the Mac Pro, and the iPad with Retina display.


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Roper Rhodes has announced the appointment of Nadia Provenza as its new sustainability manager, as it navigates its journey towards a more sustainable future and seeks to reduce its negative environmental and social impact.
Nadia began her career by completing a master's in sustainability and management at the University of Bath, and has since worked as a sustainability consultant, helping companies with their strategy. She then moved to an international paper packaging and recycling company as a sustainability co-ordinator and business partner. She has been involved in all aspects from training employees on the circular economy to leading activities and delivering on the company’s commitments, to working on sustainability strategies, roadmaps, policies, communication materials, and supporting customers’ requests.
She will be responsible for embedding sustainability across the Roper Rhodes organisation, working and collaborating with different departments and stakeholders. Among other objectives, she will be responsible for leading sustainability activities, delivering and reporting on sustainability commitments, identifying new opportunities, and focusing on carbon reduction.


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Reddit user rekcahxfb – that spells bfxhacker retrograde – says they’re planning to give divided 1,000 bitcoins subsequent Wednesday.
BFX, as in, Bitfinex, as in, we are being led to trust that this Redditor is a mugger who made off with 119,756 bitcoins, value adult to $72 million, and who thereby sent a world’s largest bitcoin-dollar sell into full freak-out on Tuesday.
post your residence below. one propitious leader will accept 1000 BTC after one week from now.
rekcahxfb has also posted a offer on Bitcoin Talk, supposing proof that they’ve unequivocally got those 1,000 bitcoins, asked for people to contention their bitcoin addresses, and been swamped with replies. What’s more, a hacker has combined a “dead man’s switch in box we get blackmailed/arrested/murdered”.
According to Sky News, a passed man’s switch means that a income would disappear perpetually into a bitcoin eater residence after a given duration of time, where not even a user could get during it.
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Netflix was wrong to ask the Federal Communications Commission to ban data caps on home internet connections and low caps on mobile data connections.
Every year, the FCC conducts an investigation of broadband deployment in the U.S. Congress mandates the investigation under Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act, according to Ars Technica.
Essentially, Congress requires the FCC to investigate whether media is reaching the American people in a reasonably expedient matter.
Netflix wrote a letter to the FCC to request it use its investigation to ban data caps that prevent Netflix users from streaming online video at times, reports The Verge.
“Data caps (especially low data caps) and usage-based pricing discourage a consumer’s consumption of broadband and may impede the ability of some households to watch Internet television in a manner and amount that they would like,” wrote Netflix representatives.
Most internet service providers and mobile data services place limits on the amount of data a customer may use in a given period of time, explains Make Use Of. A customer’s internet or phone bill can rise dramatically if he or she exceeds the set data limit.
The data caps are “ineffective” and “do not appear to serve a legitimate purpose,” added Netflix representatives.
Many users would agree, saying the sole purpose of caps is to increase their monthly payments.
Contrary to the popular video streaming website’s accusations, data caps serve a significant purpose in national internet usage.
Around 64 percent of American adults own smartphones, according to research conducted by the Pew Research Center. If every individual were using unlimited amounts of data on wireless internet devices, internet congestion would become uncontrollable.
Data caps exist to limit internet usage, to an extent, according to Make Use Of.
Of course, those who are not concerned with the price of their internet and phone bills can use all of the data that they would like. However, the threat of having to pay increased rates for excessive amounts of internet certainly limits usage for many budget-conscious Americans.
Communication is essential for a functioning society. In 2016, internet is the most effective means of transporting information. With congested airwaves, a country runs the risk of slowing important messages.
Netflix’s desire to remove data caps is understandable. The company’s success depends on user satisfaction, which is dependent on ease of use and accessibility. As more and more users move away from desktop computers and toward wireless mobile connections, data caps make streaming video increasingly difficult, notes The Verge.
Netflix must accept that data caps will not cease to exist. The FCC has important information to study in its annual investigation. The ban of data caps will and should remain low on the FCC’s list of priorities.


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Just 1% of CIOs are doing blockchain projects and only 8% are either planning to do so in the short term or experimenting with the technology now, according to Gartner research.
Blockchain has its roots in the finance sector as the distributed ledger technology that underpins bitcoin, but there are wide reports of its adoption in other sectors, from logistics to community-based organisations.
But the actual numbers of blockchain projects are lower than the noise surrounding the technology suggests, according to Gartner. It also found that more than three-quarters (77%) said their organisation has no interest or plan to investigate or develop blockchain-based services.
“It is critical to understand what blockchain is and what it is capable of today, compared to how it will transform companies, industries and society tomorrow.
“Rushing into blockchain deployments could lead organisations to significant problems of failed innovation, wasted investment, rash decisions and even rejection of a game-changing technology.
“The challenge for CIOs is not just finding and retaining qualified engineers, but finding enough to accommodate growth in resources as blockchain developments grow. Qualified engineers may be cautious due to the historically libertarian and maverick nature of the blockchain developer community.”
Gartner said CIOs from telecom, insurance and financial services are more actively involved in blockchain planning and experimentation than CIOs from other industries.
Financial services and insurance companies are at the forefront, added Gartner, with the transportation, government and utilities sectors are now becoming more engaged due to the heavy focus on process efficiency, supply chain and logistics opportunities.
Read more about blockchain and its application
- In this e-guide, read about how blockchain’s inherent security makes it tamper-proof, and perfect for keeping and sharing records for transactions in many scenarios.
- Dubai government is introducing a biometric border checking system that uses blockchain to ensure sensitive data can only be seen by the digital passport holder and the relevant authorities.
- Artificial intelligence and blockchain initiatives are earmarked for a doubling of investment, finds the Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey for 2018.
- By reducing the cost of peer-to-peer data and resource transfer, blockchain can remove the need for third parties and middlemen across industries.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Dean Foods Co. DF, +1.53% on Tuesday reported lower third-quarter profits and said its chief financial officer is leaving the company to join another firm. The milk producer said its net income dropped to $24.3 million, or 13 cents a share, from $49.7 million, or 28 cents a share. Net sales at Dean rose to $3.05 billion, from $2.76 billion a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet Research had expected the company to earn 21 cents a share on revenue of $3.03 billion. "These results are clearly disappointing for us and reflect continued significant challenges in our largest business, Fresh Dairy Direct-Morningstar," Chief Executive Officer Gregg Engles said in a press release. The company also said that its chief financial officer Jack Callahan, will resign to become CFO of another, unnamed publicly-traded company. Shaun Mara, currently chief accounting officer, will replace Callahan. Dean shares fell 11% in preopen trade.
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More than 10 percent of the world’s population currently suffers from some form of liver disease, whether it be fibrosis, cirrhosis, a hepatocellular carcinoma, alcoholic steatosis, or chronic hepatitis. And a great number of these folks use some kind of natural remedy as treatment rather than pharmaceuticals, according to a 2012 study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.
Herbal remedies have gained an incredible following among liver disease sufferers, because they’re safe and highly effective, without all the harmful side effects. According to the paper, the following herbs and herb-derived remedies are among the top contenders in this natural fight against liver disease: Continue reading
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For centuries, grapes have been known as “The Queen of Fruits” in many cultures all over the world. They are definitely one of the most popular fruits in the world and if you did not already know, it would amaze you to know that they have a history that goes as far back as 8000 years.
Now, this amazing fruit can be found growing in different parts of the world. Did you know that 72 million tons of grapes are annually grown worldwide? That is an astonishingly high number, but it is no big surprise considering their popularity! Continue reading


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Time is almost up for old-school Twitter blue check marks.Twitter Inc.'s new owner, Elon Musk, is purging the social network's free legacy labels as of April 1 and replacing them with a new designation that he says will make the platform more egalitarian and generate much-needed revenue.
But legions of users are balking at forking over the $8 a month fee, and some say the pay-to-play system, dubbed Twitter Blue, will make it easier for pranksters, hoaxers or criminals to pose as someone they're not — potentially facilitating use of the site to spread misinformation and sow discord.Musk bought Twitter in late October, promising to make it a haven for free speech and battle the bots he said were degrading the social network's user experience.
One of his original promises was that people who previously had been “verified” by the system, for free — a badge of prominence that told others you were real and possibly also famous — would lose their status.
Since Musk's takeover, an increase in offensive speech and fumbles around verification and content moderation have led hundreds of advertisers to pull spending from the platform, causing ad sales to decline by 50%.Read more on tech.hindustantimes.com
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Millie Bobby Brown Debuted the Pearly White Mani You’re Going to Want to DIY This Season
Millie Bobby Brown's latest beauty decisions have been ushering some of the most eye-catching trends of the season (like her wheat blond hair color and use of colorful barrettes). Her latest look is yet another example of this, as she debuted a manicure that is perfect to take into the holiday season.
On Nov. 11, Brown attended a screening of Stranger Things season three with a white manicure. The white polish was painted on short nails with rounded tips and had a high-shine pearly finish.
Nail expert and brand owner Jin Soon Choi recently told POPSUGAR that she predicted the nail polish color would be one of the most popular ones for Fall. "If we say pure white is good for summertime, then pearly white is the ideal seasonal shift to Fall," she said. "The pearl element adds an elegant dimension that is ideal for ushering in the new season, when more variation on your nails is needed." The prediction proved to be spot on, as the look had been seen on numerous A-listers like Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, and Lil Nas X.
Creating a pearly manicure can be as simple as two simple steps: "[Apply] a non wipe top gel, and rub some metallic powder on top of it," manicurist Eunkyung Park previously told POPSUGAR. For Brown's look, specifically, start with a white base.
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A fleet of autonomous and electricity-powered ships will soon be transporting goods to all ports in northern Europe. The vessels will help to significantly reduce the carbon emissions of the region’s marine industry.
A single cargo ship pollutes as much as a million cars, and shipping is indeed one of the most polluting sectors in the world. But things could change soon. A new freighter built by the Dutch carrier Port-Liner is set to sail the waters connecting the ports of Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rotterdam this summer. The ship will be powered by a 6 meter long battery pack, charged using carbon-free energy from one of the largest energy providers in the Netherlands, Eneco. The ship will be able to operate completely autonomously and without crew — except during the first deployment.
These ships will eventually replace 23,000 trucks of goods that today use the roads. Given that most of these trucks run on diesel, replacing these polluting vehicles with electricity-powered ships will significantly improve the quality of the air in the Netherlands. These barges will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 18,000 tonnes per year and are scheduled for deployment in August. Five boats, 52 meters long and 6.7 meters, wide will then take the waterways. Each vessel will be able to carry 24 shipping containers, each weighing up to 425 tonnes. As for the batteries, they are supposed to work for 15 hours.
Port Liner also hopes to introduce a second, larger fleet of vessels in the third quarter of this year. The company expects to be able to build up to 500 ships a year. Port-Liner CEO Ton van Meegen is looking to lead the way. We may soon have autonomous fleets to deliver the goods to every port in the world. It should be remembered that 90% of world merchandise trade is made via maritime transport.


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MG Motor India has partnered with Cisco IoT and Unlimit to develop connected enabled devices. The company has committed itself to technology advancement with special focus on IoT.
“With the automobile industry going through a major transformation, MG India aims to take the lead in connected mobility and establish the connected vehicle ecosystem in India. The partnership with both tech giants involves incorporating tracking, security and navigation amongst many other features in our vehicles, with an aim to offer a differentiated customer experience in India,” said Rajeev Chaba, president and MD, MG Motor India.
“Cars of the future would not be seen just as a product but a platform, through which various services can be offered. A vehicle that is constantly connected offers a myriad of opportunities. It gives us great pleasure to associate with an iconic name such as MG Motor to accelerate the connected automobile revolution collectively,” said Alok Srivastava, regional MD, South East Asia, Cisco IoT.
They have also released a paper ‘Connected Mobility-Growing Possibilities in India’ according to which the connected mobility market could reach to the size of $3 billion by 2020 in India.
India is still lagging behind in the connected cars scenario with only 2 percent of the cars connected.


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Tekken X Street Fighter, the crossover fighting game from Namco Bandai, is "still in development," and there are a number of reasons why the studio hasn't said much about the game, said producer Katsuhiro Harada in an interview with Siliconera.
Namco Bandai and Capcom simultaneously announced Capcom's Street Fighter X Tekken and Namco Bandai's Tekken X Street Fighter during San Diego Comic-Con 2010. Capcom launched the former game on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC last spring, and on PlayStation Vita last fall. Harada said in April 2012 that development on Tekken X Street Fighter was "not quite 10 percent" complete.
According to Harada, the Tekken X Street Fighter team hasn't provided updates since then because patches for Street Fighter X Tekken were still in development "until recently" — and because the latter game had an "unexpected" reception.
"It was not just Tekken fans and Street Fighter fans merging, there seems to be a whole new community growing around that title that wasn't playing either of the titles up until that point," said Harada to Siliconera. "That was very unexpected, but quite cool. It's something we want to take care and grow."
Harada continued, "Rather than throw out [Tekken X Street Fighter] right away while those people are still interested in [Street Fighter X Tekken], we are looking for the right time because we are still developing [Tekken X Street Fighter]."
Siliconera points out that in the interval since the announcement of Tekken X Street Fighter in July 2010, Namco Bandai has released five Tekken games: Tekken Hybrid, Tekken 3D: Prime Edition, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Tekken Card Tournament and Tekken Revolution. The company has yet to confirm platforms or a release window for Tekken X Street Fighter.


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Collesei joined the label this fall from Viktor & Rolf, also controlled by the OTB group, founded by Renzo Rosso. Paula Cademartori sold an undisclosed stake of her namesake firm to OTB in October 2016.
“The first year with OTB was a settling-in period since we had to adapt to a bigger structure and now, with the lead of a new, skilled chief executive officer, we are ready to kick off a new growing phase,” said the Brazilian designer.
The first big step in the brand’s strategy is the launch of a new web site and online store, powered by Farfetch, which will go live on Wednesday.
“In addition to strengthening the brand’s presence in the already established areas, the new e-store offers a complete and engaging shopping experience that will allow us to broaden our reach in strategic markets such as Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, South Korea, China and the United States,” said Collesei.
According to Cademartori, the web site, which shows colorful, ironic and eye-catching images shot by Italian photographer Alberto Zanetti, will offer a same-day delivery service for Milanese customers and will also feature exclusive capsules designed for the online channel.
During Milan Fashion Week, where Cademartori decided to skip the usual press presentation, the brand opened a one-week temporary store inside department store Rinascente.
“It was a great experience and we got great feedback,” said Cademartori, who added that the e-store will be instrumental in reaching those final customers located in areas where the brand isn’t sold. The label is currently available in 76 multibrand stores in the world.
Cademartori, who launched her label with bags only, introduced shoes two years ago and the footwear division currently accounts for 40 percent of the total business.
“We are currently working on the next spring collection,” said Cademartori. “This will mark an important phase of the brand since we are expanding our offering to include more affordable entry price pieces which will enable us to reach a wider audience.”


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Scarlett Johansson and Olivia Palermo turn shoe designers in charity collaboration with Stuart Weitzman
With fans including Beyonce, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez, it's no secret that Stuart Weitzman's shoes are a favourite with the A-list.
Now the designer has allowed some of his favourite celebrity clients to exercise their creative skills in the name of charity.
Scarlett Johansson, Olivia Palermo, Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg have each co-designed a shoe with the footwear maestro for his Young Hollywood Cares collection.
Feminine: Olivia Palermo designed a delicate strappy navy satin stiletto decorated with fuchsia feathers
Signature hue: Scarlett Johansson's is appropriately a scarlet patent Oxford-style shoe with burgundy laces
Each star demonstrates a radically different style though.
A delicate strappy satin stiletto decorated with fuchsia feathers from Miss Palermo is in stark contrast to the minimalist black platform ankle boot with metal hardware from Miss Panettiere.
Ms Johansson's is appropriately a scarlet patent Oxford-style platform with cut-outs and burgundy laces, while Michelle Trachtenberg's offering is a snake-print platform pump with stud detailing down the back of heel.
Height of style: Michelle Trachtenberg's snake-print platform pumps have stud detailing down the back of heel
Minimalist: Hayden Panettiere designed a sleek black ankle boot with metal hardware at the ankle
All proceeds will be donated to Marsha Moses' research into ovarian cancer at the Folkman Institute in Boston.
The celebrity designs will go on sale in the U.S. on Monday, at the label's boutiques in New York, Beverly Hills and Chicago.
But those wishing to snap up a pair will need deep pockets, as prices start at $425.
An official launch party for the collection will take place in New York on September 8, to coincide with Vogue's Fashion's Night Out event.
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Data center wars: Why Houston is in the zone
In the span of two weeks, two of Houston’s largest data center providers revealed massive expansion plans in the area.
Digital Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: DLR) said Aug. 13 it added two new data center buildings — an additional 112,000 square feet of space — to its 21-acre campus in Greenspoint. About a week later, CyrusOne Inc. (Nasdaq: CONE) said it is preparing to break ground on a connected 600,000-square-foot datacenter and 200,000-square-foot office building at its 45-acre Houston West data center campus.
Let the games begin.
Experts say California-based Digital Realty and Dallas-based CyrusOne are readying to wage a battle over new, large-scale data center business. At the same time, a greater number of smaller data center providers are moving into Houston, snapping up business left behind by the bigger players.
Although competition is entering the market from all sides, experts also said business is growing at a steady rate, so there should be an ample amount to go around.
Looking at the competition between CyrusOne and Digital Realty specifically, Bob Gill, a research director at Connecticut-based Garner Inc. (NYSE: IT), said a rivalry between the two companies has been brewing for some time.
In January, CyrusOne structured its initial public offering as a real estate investment trust, signaling its growing presence in the wholesale data center business. The wholesale business involves selling large amounts of data center space, not just a few servers, to data center retailers that resell small packages of space to multiple companies. CyrusOne’s move stepped on Digital Realty’s toes since it has been a major player in the wholesale space for some time.
At the same time, Digital Realty has been moving into the retail space, providing data center space for large companies, Gill said, putting both companies in competition for big business on the wholesale and retail fronts.
“There are only so many wholesale deals, and I’m seeing more retail deals,” Gill said. “There are a lot of people that look at Houston as a desirable location for retail deals.”
Local retail data center providers who provide smaller companies with storage also see business growing.
Houston’s Fibertown LLC, which rents wholesale data center space from Digital Realty and resells it to small or midsize companies, said it is seeing a lot of new business from the energy industry.
“For a long time, folks (in the oil and gas industry) wanted in-house data centers, but with low latencies and increased competition (in data centers), we’ve seen a big shift,” said Brandon Perryman, Fibertown’s senior vice president. “It takes a lot of power and a lot of cooling to run a data center. (Energy companies) can’t operate data centers efficiently or fast enough, so if they want to stay competitive, they need folks like us to provide customer service to them.”
Although Perryman said Fibertown isn’t after large energy business — that still is more suited for wholesale providers like Digital Realty since they need so much space — smaller energy companies are a large part of its client base.
“I think we are in a pretty good spot. Besides the energy industry, the medical and financial industries (are moving toward using outside data centers),” Perryman said. “I see ourselves continuing to grow through organic growth.”
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Huawei is back in the spotlight in Europe after a report recommended Germany might prohibit some devices from the Chinese telecom giant in its 5G network.
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A leading European Union authorities has actually gotten in touch with more EU nations to prohibit Chinese telecoms companies Huawei and ZTE from their 5G networks, increase stress with Beijing.
Thierry Breton, EU commissioner for internal market, stated he desires more member states to eliminate “high-risk” providers such as Huawei and ZTE from their mobile web facilities upgrades, pointing out nationwide security dangers.
In January 2020, the EU embraced a “5G cybersecurity toolbox” focused on recognizing the dangers of accepting particular suppliers of 5G facilities into its rollout. That came as numerous nations, consisting of the U.K., were choosing to restriction Huawei over security worries.
“We will continue to work with determination with the Member States that are lagging behind and the telecommunications operators,” Breton stated in a Thursday speech.
“I can only emphasize the importance of speeding up decisions to replace high-risk suppliers from their 5G networks. I have also reminded the telecoms operators concerned that it is time to get to grips with this issue.”
To date, just 10 EU nations have actually limited or prohibited Huawei from their 5G networks, Breton stated.
“For our part, the Commission will implement the 5G toolbox principles to its own procurement of telecoms services, to avoid exposure to Huawei and ZTE,” Breton stated.
China consequently stated that it securely opposes some EU nations’ restriction on Huawei, which the Commission has no legal basis to restrict the company, according to Reuters, which pointed out a Chinese foreign ministry representative.
Breton’s remarks follow news that Germany is thinking about whether to prohibit Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network since of supposed nationwide security dangers. In reaction, China’s embassy in Germany stated it was “puzzled and strongly dissatisfied” by the reports.
Huawei and ZTE did not right away react to a CNBC ask for remark.
The U.S. and its allies, consisting of the U.K. and Australia, have actually disallowed Huawei from running in their 5G networks.
Washington authorities declare that Huawei and ZTE innovation might be utilized by Beijing for espionage Both business and Beijing have actually rejected the accusations.
The EU has actually formerly explained China as a “partner,” “economic competitor,” and “systemic rival.”
However, more just recently, it has actually leant towards the “system rival” part of that, looking for to keep China close as a partner while likewise remaining cautious of its growing impact in advancement of crucial innovations.
Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission’s president, stated in a speech previously this year that she believes the bloc must reassess its ties with Beijing– though she stated it was not in the EU’s benefits to “decouple” fromChina Instead, she stated, it must aim to “de-risk” its relationship with China.
Operators have actually struggled to change Huawei as the supplier of facilities in their mobile networks. Industry executives state Huawei’s innovation is frequently less expensive and advanced than that provided by competitors such as Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung.


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Mobile and digital banking remains high on the agenda of retail banks as automation continues to increase and specific, often lower-value, processes and activities are being taken over by various digital challengers such as specific FinTech companies and non-financial firms.
A typical (but far from only) example concerns payments. Yet, while payments might be less lucrative for banks, the experiences and services offered by challengers are a potential game changer in trust, loyalty and more.
Since many years now mobile and digital banking have been on the wish list of both bank customers and of retail banks themselves as they try to move towards where the value and difference is really made in digital transformation initiatives, which in turn are at least partially a reaction on changing consumer attitudes (when was the last time you entered a bank branch and for which reason?).
The open, secure digital banking ecosystem push
Yet while banks continue to see digital (including digitization and digitalization) as being core for growth and innovation (even if de facto initiatives often remain fragmented and ad hoc), other forces and challenges are moving up in the pretty big list of retail bank priorities: anti-globalization and regulatory challenges. And it’s not different for FinTechs.
Increased protectionism and anti-globalization forces obviously have a clear impact on banking. The clearest example is Brexit and all the uncertainties that come along with it. Yet, while Brexit, increasing security woes and multiple compliance challenges, from the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) which aims to enhance personal data protection across the EU, the new ePrivacy Regulation and the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive to PSD2 and many other initiatives across the globe, have joined the various challenges which retail banks face, they need to continue with their digitization and digital transformation efforts.
Various of the mentioned regulatory challenges, despite the uncertainties and difficulties they bring along, in fact aim to create a digital banking environment and an overall retail bank and FinTech/disrupter playfield which enables innovation and ongoing digitalization, while at the same time protecting consumers, the various players in the retail banking scene and the development of digital banking as such.
With the number of cyberattacks being highest in financial services there also simply is no other option than to put cybersecurity – and privacy – by design at the center in order to allow the digital banking ecosystem to grow.
Consumers, banks, FinTechs, non-financial players and regulations all push the digital banking efforts
Moreover, what other choices do retail banks have than to leverage data to innovate, enhance digital customer experience (with PSD2 and FinTech in mind) and meet increasing digital banking demands overall?
Even if there is uncertainty about the steps which will be taken in some countries with regards to financial services for a digital age and with regards to streamlining digital banking initiatives and regulations overall, there is one factor that never can be underestimated: king customer.
And king customer clearly wants digital and mobile banking too. According to Juniper Research, by 2021 almost 3 billion users will access retail banking services by their many digital and mobile devices such as good old PCs, smartphones, tablets, notebooks, smartwatches, you name it.
That’s a growth of 53 percent in comparison with 2017 in a retail banking market where mobile/digital access, depending on region, is already very high. To put the number in perspective: by 2021 about one in two of the global adult population is expected to use digital banking.
Three drivers of digital banking
The factors that contribute to this growth remain pretty much the same as in past years but the drivers, challenges and forces evolve.
1. First, there is indeed king customer. Juniper Research, like many others, sees a growing choice by consumers for the convenience of fast and multi-channel digital services. The obvious consequence for retail banks: make the digital experience frictionless (and don’t settle for those ad hoc or isolated efforts which still are present far too much, you do need a digital banking and digital transformation strategy).
2. Secondly, banks do continue to invest in digital themselves, which as mentioned is obviously partially related with the wants of those mobile and digital banking consumers. According to Nitin Bhas, who wrote the Juniper Research report, investments in banking technology reached record levels in 2016 and ‘traditional’ banks are poised to focus more on their digital transformation initiatives in 2017 (and beyond). Technology is the big differentiator for all types of banks, Bhas continues.
3. Thirdly, there is the FinTech aspect. As we predicted previously, Juniper Research also states that in 2017 large banks will move to acquire challengers across the broad spectrum of newcomers, ranging from start-ups in several banking areas to digital-only banks and non-financial disrupters. The impact of this acquisition wave will accelerate the deployment of digital strategies by traditional banks and digital banking overall.
The true mobile and digital banking ecosystem evolution hasn’t even started yet: the changes ahead
In the press release on its “Retail Banking: Digital Transformation & Disruptor Opportunities 2017-2021” report, Juniper states that “while traditional banks have so far remained a step behind in delivering innovation and maintaining their competitive edge against new fintech players, the situation is gradually changing”.
Yet, there is more. Traditionally we’ve been making this difference between the strengths of FinTech players and retail banks whereby ‘traditional’ retail banks have the benefit of the cash (most, at least), the customers and the regulatory know-how as we wrote earlier (with the exception of some FinTech players and that specific FinTech segment, RegTech). FinTechs, on the other hand are said to have the agility, technological know-how and user experience understanding.
Although in general this is true, it’s not a black and white picture. Several FinTechs have user experience issues as well and several incumbents certainly dispose of the agility and know-how to launch their own initiatives, as some did.
While, in general, it seems that banks have completely changed their attitudes toward FinTech, with an ongoing different stance in Europe where, just as in 2016, banks predominantly keep looking at FinTech as a challenge, the impact of the various regulatory and geopolitical evolutions, of which we mentioned a few also highly impact the retail bank transformation and retail bank and FinTech relation.
For example: FinTechs serving EU customers will have to follow the same rules as banks with regards to the GDPR to avoid GDPR fines and penalties. And at least as important: the ‘open banking’ movements across the globe with the new EU Payments Services Directive or PSD2, which brings in open APIs and data interchange, in the overall banking ecosystem (as of January 2018) also plays a key role in the changing ecosystem of the ‘traditional’ bank, FinTech and most of all non-financial companies who offer financial services.
While a lot has been said about the benefits, risks (more risks from a security perspective indeed), impacts (retail banks focusing even more on digital customer experience) and fairness of these new rules (which are being streamlined and revised as there is too much confusion with all the overlaps), one thing is for sure: the mobile and digital banking evolution is far from ready and the most challenging and interesting is yet to come.
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BioWare has released a new Dragon Age: Inquisition gameplay video.
The video's release coincides with the publication of a new CVG Dragon Age Inquisition interview. Asked if there'll be any differences between the new-gen and last-gen versions of the game besides graphics, Inquisition producer Cameron Lee told us: "Our goal is for there not to be any differences.
"We've already pushed as far as we can on the Gen 4 stuff, on Xbox One and PS4, so we're already at that point. When we look at how we bring it down to Gen 3, it's a challenge we know we have to solve and we're starting to think about it. But mostly it's going to be visual elements and immersion elements."


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5 grocery items are at their lowest price.
After hearing about how prices on everything continue to go up.
This article brings good news.
These grocery items are cheaper than ever right now.
5 cheapest grocery items
This pandemic has really hit grocery stores.
With prices of some of our house hold staples sky rocketing.
Final we have some good news to report.
These items are at their lowest prices ever
Dollar General grocery products
The Dollar General has been working to supply fresh food to 1,800 of their locations.
This will be huge.
Most of the food you will find at the Dollar General is heavily processed and or frozen.
This will give low income families or just bargain shoppers.
A chance to get some better quality foods.
Beef and Poultry
Recent reports show that their was a 0.3% decrease on beef and poultry prices.
Seasonal produce always has max flavor and the most freshness.
Right now it’s also at a lower price.
When a fruit or vegetable is in season grocery stores are able to lower it’s prices.
Generic grocery items
Look past the labels you’re next grocery visit.
Most generic brands can offer you the same product at a 20% to 25% discount.
Compared the the name brand prices.
With Valentine’s Day and Easter around the corner it’s good news chocolate made this list.
Walmart shoppers saw 75% off seasonal candy and chocolate.
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The exhibition "Export Gateway to Africa" will be held at the CNR Istanbul Expo Center with the aim of creating a wide trade network that goes beyond the limited European market and revitalizing the trade potential between the countries participating in the exhibition and African countries.
The organizer of the exhibition is CNR Holding, one of the segments of which is Istanbul Trade Fairs with extensive experience in holding events of this level.
Last year's exhibition covered about 170 companies and attracted more than 3000 visitors.
Export Gateway to Africa is an opportunity for Ukrainian companies to establish new trade relations, exchange knowledge and sign cooperation agreements with businessmen and representatives of African companies.
The main industries that will be represented:
For participation please contact the Center for International Business Cooperation of the UCCI:
Andriy Golyato (+380 67 662 9656, [email protected]).
Anna Lyubyma (+380 95 546 6509, [email protected])
We invite you to participate in the exhibition Export Gateway to Africa!


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Mobile will drive more than half of Thanksgiving Day online shopping visits (51%) for the first time in 2015.
In the retail business, knowing where you’re going means understanding sales, inventory, promotions, pricing, and assortment.
Meijer is piloting a new approach to store lighting.
For most retailers, one store in Manhattan's Times Square is good enough. But not for Skechers.
It's changing of the guard time at Chico's FAS.
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube have some new competition as social commerce tools.
When it comes to respecting their privacy, consumers are less than satisfied with the retailers they shop.
When it comes to mobile engagement, retailers are wise to think of how mobile fits into the broader end-to-end shopping experience.
German discount grocery chain Lidl has broken ground for a new regional U.S. headquarters and distribution center in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Lands' End is getting into the brick-and-mortar business just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year.