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Apple Customers Finally Get To Taste VR; Oculus Rift Working On Some MacOS Machines Via New AppBy Josh McClaren, UniversityHerald Reporter
Apple customers have been left out in the Virtual Reality (VR) uprising since the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive work for Windows computers only. Developer Cindori has now made a new app that enables the Oculus to unofficially support some MacOS machines.
The develop Cindori has recently released a MacOs app for the Oculus Rift VR headset. The app is called the VR Desktop, which costs $20. It is able to produce a virtual multi-monitor workspace for MacOS devices running the MacOS 10.11 or any higher version, but it can only work with an Oculus Rift Development Kit V.2. Incidentally, the Oculus version of the FB VR headset is set to be released in the latter part of the year.
The VR Desktop is not much different from the big screen simulators used by PlayStation VR or other HMDs. The only difference is that the latter is often used to watch movies while the former gives easy access to the MacOS device on which it is running. The VR Desktop basically mirrors a Virtual Desktop, Envelop and other similar apps.
Mac owners can use the Oculus rift to view their MacOS desktop which can have as much as three virtual displays. The only hitch with the new app is that it only works with "modern" MacOS devices with discrete graphics cards. Still, Cindori has done an amazing feat since the Oculus Rift does not officially support MacOS machines, Digital Trends reported.
The reason why Apple customers have missed out the VR uprising is because Macs generally do not have the graphic chips specification needed to run the Oculus Rift. The 21.5-inch iMac uses Intel's integrated graphics component while the 27-inch iMac relies on the AMD Radeon R9 M300 Series, which is not labeled as VR-ready. Moreover, the latest MacBook Pro uses integrated graphics while the cylinder-shaped Mac Pro desktops rely on the dual AMD FirePro D Series graphics chips, which is again not compatible with the Rift.
Cindori's VR Desktop was able to find a way despite the MacOS limitations. The company has boasted of its "state-of-the-art VR framework" that aims to deliver a buttery smooth experience with modern Macs with discrete graphics chips. Though the developer did not specify its hardware requirements, the application already rules out MacOS machines with integrated Intel graphics.
Previously, Oculus has planned to support the MacOS devices but put it on hold until Apple releases a "good computer." Observers say that this may be unlikely since the Cupertino giant has seemed to abandon the use of high-end GPUs it once featured before. Now, Apple customers have an app that they can use with the Oculus Rift. Moreover, Cindori is also planning to support the HTC Vive in the hope to capture a wider market, Tom's Hardware has learned.


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3Dlabs, makers of the dynamic Wildcat Realizm and other video processors, will bring its 3D graphics expertise to the handheld business, its parent company, Creative Technology, announced on Friday.
With the growth in offerings of multimedia services on handheld devices, the move is perhaps no surprise. More than ever before, handhelds are sporting shiny new audio, video, and 3D graphics offerings. With its experience, 3Dlabs should be right at home in the new market.
Creative Technology, the manufacturer of Sound Blaster sound cards and Zen portable audio players, said that the 3Dlabs transition would result in a job loss of 100 and a dual-charge total of US $34 million.

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140.9 million dollars, or just over 128 million euros. This is the amount raised a few hours ago by Vinted, the famous application for trading clothes between individuals. With this new fundraising by a new investor, the company is now worth more than a billion dollars.
It is through a press release that the company Vinted, owner of the application of the same name, announces that it has found a new investor: Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Following a meeting also attended by former investors (Sprints Capital, Accel, Burda Principal Investments…), Vinted raises a new investment of 128 million euros (approximately 140.9 million dollars).
Although the exact figure is unknown, the company is now estimated to be worth just over $1 billion.
In an interview conducted after the announcement, Thomas Plantenga, CEO of Vinted, explains that these funds will be used primarily to develop the application’s business in Europe.
Despite its complicated beginnings, Vinted is now widely used, especially in France.
Vinted, the success story of a startup
Founded in 2008, the Vinted application was born from the idea of two Lithuanian investors: Milda Mitkute and Justas Janauskas. The basic principle was to allow Lithuanian residents to easily exchange unused clothing.
Despite a launch in the United States in 2010 and in Europe a few years later, the beginnings are difficult. The application is struggling to make itself known despite several investments:
- 5.2 million euros by Accel Partners in 2013.
- 20 million from Insight Partners in 2014.
- 27 million euros from Burda Principal Investments in 2015.
It was only around 2016, with the arrival of Thomas Plantenga, that the company experienced its greatest growth.
France is becoming the country where Vinted’s activity is the strongest, and this is constantly growing: Vinted claims more than 23 million members across the 11 countries where the application is available. More than half of the regular users are French.
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text: Tourists planning to visit Jordan will soon be able to take advantage of a two-in-one package through which they can visit tourist sites and conduct medical checkups.Private Hospitals Association (PHA)  Executive Director Abdullah Hindawi said the PHA is working on a plan, in cooperation with the Jordan Hotels Association (JHA), to offer new sightseeing and medical tourism packages."A tourist can come to Jordan, enjoy his time, and at the same time undergo a medica l checkup at one of the hospitals affiliated with the association," Hindawi told The Jordan Times yesterday. He explained that the packages will initially be promoted in the Gulf countries, where the majority of Jordan's summer tourists originate. Yasar Majali, general manager of the JHA, said the Jordan Tourism Board will be involved in promoting these package deals.Jordan ranked first in the region and fifth globally as a medical tourism  destination, according to a 2009/2010 World Bank report. The medical tourism sector generates over $1 billion in revenues annually. Due to regional turmoil, the number of patients who came for treatment in 2011 dropped by nearly 20 per cent to 180,000, compared to around 220,000 the previous year.Tourism  officials have acknowledged that the sector has taken a beating in light of recent upheavals in neighbouring countries, but are optimistic that tourism is rebounding and have been devising new strategies to boost the sector, with a focus on religious and medical tourism in particular.


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Siemens AG today announced that it has ended 2011 with record operating results and achieved its outlook for the full year. The company sees major potential in the US after sales rose by 12%.
Both orders and revenues in Siemen’s energy arm increased massively. The company says the power, transmission and distribution sectors have shown real growth.
Eric Spiegel, president and CEO of Siemens Corporation in the US said: “The US is, by far, the single largest market for Siemens. We delivered strong growth over the prior year and can be proud of what we achieved financially. We won some very prestigious orders this year.”
For the fiscal year, global orders for Siemens AG climbed 16%, to €85.6 billion (£73.1bn).


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Take in a beautiful winter sunset at Woodgate during Golden Hour with celebrity chef’s Dan and Steph Mulheron as they enchant food enthusiasts during this year’s Taste Bundaberg Festival.
Golden Hour will include delicious food designed by Dan and Steph, featuring Sweet Potatoes Australia, to delight attendees on newly renovated The Deck at Woodgate Beach Hotel.
The highly anticipated Golden Hour promises an afternoon of culinary brilliance and mouth-watering creations which will leave taste buds tingling.
Returning to the annual Taste Bundaberg Festival, the duo said they were excited and looked forward to the inaugural Golden Hour event.
She said participants would enjoy a canapé menu featuring Sweet Potatoes Australia in a variety of unique and tasty dishes.
“As Sweet Potato Australia ambassadors we are very proud to be hosting an event that showcases Bundaberg grown produce and featuring gin made locally,” Steph said.
“We are extremely passionate about the region and we love seeing these products all around Australia and the world.”
As winners of the popular cooking show My Kitchen Rules Dan and Steph have become household names, celebrated for their culinary expertise and infectious passion for food.
The event will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to interact with Dan and Steph, as they share their culinary insights, cooking secrets, and anecdotes from their culinary journeys.
Steph said relaxing by the ocean at Woodgate Beach Hotel with friends and family was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon and she encouraged the community to take part.
“Join us for in an exclusive ‘Sunday-sesh’ style to celebrate Taste Bundaberg Festival, the regions sunsets and its produce, at a stunning venue and new top deck at Woodgate Beach Hotel proudly brought to you by Sweet Potatoes Australia,” she said.
“DJ Chelsea will be spinning vinyl and setting the vibe on fire, Sweet Potatoes Australia are featured heavily in our street food canapé menu, with bottomless tins of Kalki Moon gin and Aperol Spritz all afternoon, while you watch the colours of the sunset over the water with friends.
“To collab with these two wonderful companies excites us and to be hosting it at Woodgate Beach Hotel is the ultimate Sunday vibe.”
Taste Bundaberg Festival is renowned for promoting exquisite flavours and culinary delights of the Bundaberg Region and Steph said she had lasting memories from last year.
“We were part of the Taste Festival last year at the farmers market where we showcased Sweet Potatoes Australia in a cooking demonstration – it was so fun!” she said.
“It was such a beautiful festival and it was also great to see our friend Colin Fassnidgewho returns again this year.
“This year also excites us more as we are heavily involved with this unique celebration of the Golden Hour.”
Tickets will be on sale to the public at noon on Monday 10 July, with locals and visitors alike encouraged to follow the Taste Bundaberg Festival Facebook page for updates and the launch of the full program.
Dan and Steph’s Golden Hour at Woodgate Beach Hotel
When: 3 pm to 6pm Sunday 6 August 2023
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MoviePass CEO Allegedly Changed Subscribers' Passwords Before Avengers Opened To Block 'Power Users'
Multiple former MoviePass employees have accused CEO Mitch Lowe of ordering some subscriber passwords changed without their knowledge ahead of Avengers: Infinity War to block those "power users" from accessing the service.
It's just the latest surprise -- or is it even? -- allegation in the long saga of MoviePass. I'll say this: The eventual movie about this company may make enough money to pay its bills for a while. It should be fascinating. Hollywood should start dream-casting Mitch Lowe now.
Business Insider spent four months investigating the rise and fall of MoviePass. The company is still active, its subscription-based movie ticket services were just put on "a temporary hold" to deal with "maintenance related issues" starting in early July 2019. The site is still replying to frustrated subscribers on social media, and these latest reports can't be making things easier.
The new report includes details about the company's fear of high-volume MoviePass customers -- the ones who helped grow the company to 1 million subscribers faster than Netflix and Hulu got to the same milestone. But the company struggled with the reality of "power users" taking advantage of the low-cost monthly service to watch movies every single day. That's a recipe for losing a lot of money. Here's a quote from a "former employee" on CEO Mitch Lowe:
Several unnamed former employees told Business Insider that Mitch Lowe ordered MoviePass to start limiting subscriber access ahead of the release of Avengers: Infinity War in late April 2018. The employees said Lowe even ordered that a small percentage of power users' passwords be changed to prevent them from logging into the app and ordering tickets.
A spokesperson for MoviePass said the company released a new version of the app shortly before the release of Avengers: Infinity War. The app was meant to reduce the number of people who were sharing their membership cards with multiple people, and also reduce the number of people buying and scalping tickets for high demand movies like Infinity War. (MoviePass also emphasized that repeat viewings of the same movie were prohibited.)
A Reddit thread that was started April 27, 2018 -- the day Avengers: Infinity War opened in the U.S. -- shows many users complaining they had trouble logging into their MoviePass accounts after the app update.
There are multiple comments in that thread, and more complaints followed when Mission: Impossible - Fallout was blacked out by MoviePass later that summer. The company even shut down briefly until it could borrow $5 million to stay alive.
MoviePass continues to try and adjust course and change its services, policies, and prices to try and keep the service afloat. If you head to MoviePass.com now, you get this message and a box to fill in your email address, if you care to:
Mitch Lowe -- who previously admitted the company has made "a ton of mistakes" -- has yet to release a statement on Business Insider's report, including the allegations that he ordered some subscribers' passwords be changed without their knowledge.
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Activity in China's key factory sector expanded in May, official data showed today, in a sign of stabilisation in the world's second-largest economy.
Recent indicators have pointed to slowing growth in the Asian economic giant as it grapples with weaker global demand, excess industrial capacity and a burgeoning debt problem.
But the latest purchasing managers' index, a gauge of factory conditions, came in at 51.2, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said, unchanged from the previous month.
Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg News had expected a reading of 51.
A figure above 50 indicates growth in the sector, which has long been a major driver of the Chinese economy, while anything below points to contraction.
An expansion in market supply and demand as well as an acceleration in consumer goods manufacturing contributed to the result, analysts said.
They said that while Chinese growth may have slowed from earlier this year, it looks to have stabilised at a level that is still solid and consistent with the official 6.5% gross domestic product.
They also predicted that the country's PMI would probably stay above 50 for the rest of the year as the global economy recovers.
But they warned that tighter credit conditions and higher borrowing costs for factories would "inevitably slow growth".
China is transitioning from an investment-driven economic model to one more reliant on consumer spending, which has put the brakes on growth in recent years.
But Beijing hopes that its "Belt and Road" initiative, an ambitious infrastructure project aimed at reviving ancient trading routes from Asia to Europe and Africa, could provide fresh impetus for economic activity.


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A supermarket has reopened its doors after a complete rebuild and refurbishment.
Lidl’s store on East Tyndall Street in Splott opened its doors for the first time on Thursday.
This store’s facilities include an in-store bakery, longer-style tills with dual packing facilities, customer toilets, baby changing facilities and parking for both cars and bicycles.
The refurbishment has created up to 20 new full and part-time jobs.
At new store customers will be able to get selected meat, poultry and fish with 30% off prices for a week from January 19.
The fully glass front means that the amount of daylight entering the building is maximised.
There are sensor controlled exterior sun blinds which automatically operate and the company say they have installed energy efficient LED light fittings.
It is part of the discount chain’s bid to increase its stores from 640 in the UK to 1,500.
The company are building a new store in Llandaff North and have announced plans to close their store on Colchester Avenue, demolish it and rebuild a bigger store in its place.
Lidl UK’s Regional Head of Property, Paul Hebblethwaite, commented: “We would like to thank all those who have played a part in in improving our Lidl store in Splott. It is wonderful for us to be able to create more jobs and investment opportunities in the area, and we can’t wait to start serving our multi-award winning products to the local community once again.”
The company say that their growth in the sector is not slowing.
Over 6 million British shoppers are now visiting the shop, half a million more a week than in 2015.


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Uber Gets A Surge Of Bad Press
With Uber as the official rideshare provider of Summerfest, the festival’s website touts that the company “provides affordable and reliable rides within minutes across Milwaukee and 500+ other cities worldwide.” Affordable is up for debate after a couple was charged nearly $900 for a ride home from the event.
Keith and Audra Tubin were shocked to get a charge on their credit card for $898.58 June 29 after attending Summerfest the day before and using Uber for transportation home.
Keith said the couple was initially told it would cost $214 to get to an address on 55th street in Milwaukee, according to WISN-TV. They asked the driver if they could make a few stops before heading home – one on the east side and two in the neighboring city of Brookfield, Wis. (approximately 13 miles away).
WISN reports that a representative for Uber explained via email that the bill was so high because surge pricing that night was 8.6 times the normal cost. Also, the initial quoted price was irrelevant once the couple requested the stops.
Uber initially refused to negotiate on the price, stating via email: “We have reviewed the trip. The fare you were charged is within our estimate for a trip from your pickup location to destination. As a result, the fare was not adjusted.”
Uber reached out to WISN Monday afternoon to say it had reviewed Kevin Tubin’s complaints and it will only charge the couple the original quoted price of $214, prompting WISN to update its initial report.
Since news about the Tubins’ big bill initially broke, the story received a ton of coverage, including a write-up from England’s Daily Mail.
Summerfest continues July 4-9 with performances from artists including The Chainsmokers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Dierks Bentley, Future, Big Sean, and Migos. Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival plays the last day, including Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow and Jason Isbell.
Uber is offering new users a free ride (up to $15) using the code Summerfest2017 through 11:59 p.m. on July 9. Special Uber Zones at the festival site have been designated for pickups and drop-offs.


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Facebook in talks with Nokia
Two communication giants to start a partnership?
Facebook could be coming to a Nokia near you sooner than you think! According to a report yesterday social media giant, Facebook is currently in talks with mobile manufacturer Nokia to have its software built into thousands of handsets.
The Finnish mobile company is apparently developing ways to promote a mobile version of the social media site in a similar way that you can access and use YouTube on the iPhone.
It has also been reported that Nokia are interested in buying a small share of the Facebook empire and an unnamed executive said that "a partnership is in the works".
Either or both developments would definitely establish Facebook firmly on the mobile market in conjunction with the fact that it is the dominating force in online social networking. It would seem that the Facebook snowball keeps rolling. Will it ever stop? Maybe someday, but for now its growth and popularity is still unequalled.


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Just like visitors to Comcast's (CMCSA 1.24%) Universal Studios theme parks in California can immerse themselves in "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter," they will soon be able to enter the world of Nintendo (NTDOY -0.57%).
The gaming company and the theme park announced their intention to work together last year, without offering any details. Now, the companies have shared a little bit about how their relationship will work.
"Nintendo-themed areas are coming to Universal Studios Japan, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood," according to a press release. "These will be expansive, immersive and interactive. They will be highly themed and authentic environments filled with multiple attractions, shops and restaurants. Guests will feel as if they are playing inside their favorite games." The companies did not say what characters would be involved, though a video attached to the press release featured Mario of Super Mario Bros.fame.
What does this mean?
While details remain scarce, as neither company has shared specifics of what the Nintendo-themed areas might contain or when they will open, this is Universal taking another big shot at toppling Walt Disney (DIS 1.44%) for theme park dominance. It follows the company winning rights to the Harry Potter franchise that has resulted in major additions to its U.S. parks that gave it a huge attendance bump.
In 2015, for example, Disney's global properties saw a 2.7% rise in attendance for its various theme parks, according to the Themed Entertainment Association's annual report. In the same year, Universal saw its worldwide attendance rise by 11.8%. The Disney properties still have more than triple their rival's total visitors, but Universal Studios has been gaining and major new attractions are key.
What might the Nintendo areas be like?
The companies did say that each of the three parks will have unique aspects. In addition, their joint statement included the following goals:
To bring the characters, action and adventure of Nintendo video games to life within Universal theme parks. And to do so in new and innovative ways that capture what makes them so special. All of the adventure, fun and whimsy you experience through a screen will now be all around you -- in breathtakingly authentic ways.
The joint statement said the attractions would be for all ages with no gaming experience required. It said the first announcement about a park's specific plan would come "soon."
How big a deal is this?
Before Harry Potter, there really was no battle between Disney and Universal. Disney World and Disneyland were multiday destinations while Universal was a park to spend a day at if you had time at the end of a vacation.
That began to change when Universal opened Islands of Adventure, its second theme park in Florida, which gave people a reason to visit for multiple days. Harry Potter drove that point home and made both its U.S. parks viable alternatives to Disney.
Continually driving attendance, however, requires constantly adding new attractions. Disney has major Star Wars-themed expansions planned in California and Florida. Those are essentially the company's answer to Harry Potter. The Nintendo partnership gives Universal the next chance to one-up its rival. It should be an attendance driver that could continue its streak of beating Disney when it comes to growth.


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News tagged ‘multi-touch’
Apple has announced the iPhone 6 Plus multi-touch repair program. The company is offering a display repair to those, who have encountered the so-called “Touch Disease” hardware fault. However, the program is a bit different from all other as Apple demands that the customers pay $150 for the repair, claiming the issue is caused by dropping the phone, not by hardware defect. The company also gives the money back to those who already paid for the repair.
According to the latest report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will sell fewer Apple Watch units this year compared to 2015. In particular, the expert has reviewed his previous predictions and claimed the smartwatch sales will fall 15-25% in the upcoming quarters. These numbers include the sales of both Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 1. Total shipments in 2016 will reportedly account for 8.5-9.0 million units, down from 10.4 million in 2015.
The iFixit team has recently performed a teardown of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which went on sale on Wednesday, November 11th. The experts have found many interesting things inside of Apple’s largest tablet ever and shared the information with us. Below you may take a look at the images showing the disassembled iPad Pro and read about the key specs of the long-awaited device.
Ryan Petrich has recently released the updated version of probably the most popular jailbreak tweak called Activator. Version 1.9.6 now supports iOS 9 and 3D Touch, a feature included to the recently-released iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
iFixit team has recently performed a teardown of the new full-size iPad Air 2. This teardown showed that Apple’s next-generation tablet indeed boasts of a faster processor, 2GB of RAM and a number of other improvements. However, according to what the experts say, the new device has become less repairable; that is why the iPad Air 2 Repairability Score is only 2 out of 10.
Apple on Thursday released an update for late-2013 13-inch MacBook Pros addressing the issue with laptop’s keyboard and trackpad freezes.
Apple is currently working on a fix for the late-2013 MacBook Pro bug that causes laptop’s keyboard and trackpad to freeze from time to time. It was previously reported that the problem may be a result of the conflict between MacBook’s hardware the operating system.
There are numerous rumors that Apple could release iWatch this year. Ran Avni created iWatch concept video that features a 1.6-inch Multi-Touch display and a magnetic watch band. Let's watch:
What's the difference between iPad Mini and iPad 2 and iPad 4? Let's take a look at the full spec comparison made by Apple:
Today Apple Senior Vice President Philip Schiller announced the new iPad mini.
iPad Mini is 23 percent thinner and 53 percent lighter than iPad 3. It is just 7.2mm thin, and weights 0.68 pounds. The new iPad mini features a 7.9-inch Multi-Touch display, A5 CPU, FaceTime HD and 5MP iSight cameras, 10 hours of battery life, fast 802.11n 150 Mbps Wifi and worldwide LTE. iPad mini features the same number of pixels (1024 x 768) as the original iPad and iPad 2, so it is possible to run and use all 270000 apps designed specifically for iPad. The best part is that you can hold in one hand.
The iPad Mini price starts from $329 for 16GB Wifi model up tp $659 for 64Gb WiFi+3G/4G:
Today at its media event Apple updated the iPod touch lineup to a fifth generation model that includes the same 4" screen as the new iPhone 5. At only 88 grams and 6.1mm thin the new iPod touch is lighter than all previous iPod touch models. The new model incorporates the A5 processor.
A senior designer at Samsung, Jeeyuen Wang, took the stand on Tuesday in an effort to counter Apple's allegations that multiple Samsung devices copied the layout and imagery of iOS. The designer claims hundreds of people around the world worked tirelessly on Samsung's iconography, adding that she herself was only able to sleep two or three hours a night. Wang admitted that she did look at products from other companies, including Apple, but denied stealing the icons outright, saying instead that it was part of the design process.
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Containment solutions to COVID-19 across the globe have relied on data. Whether it’s travel data, health data, or mobile location data, governments around the globe have used a variety of different approaches to contain the spread of the coronavirus. But despite differences in method, a six-nation Oliver Wyman Forum survey found that data-sharing preferences of individuals from around the globe are common in a reluctance to share personal information.
That reluctance carries over into the question of whether that data can be reused for other purposes. For the most part, survey respondents were not keen on data gathered on them during the pandemic being reused for other means, even if it benefited them in societal or financial gains. Naturally, people are more comfortable with the reuse of their anonymous data than identifiable data. But even if the data were identifiable, some benefits were more incentivizing than others.
Improving individual healthcare in exchange for the reuse of data was one incentive that was best received. Germany, whether it was anonymous or identifiable data, was the most comfortable in their data being reused for healthcare benefits. The US and UK were both the two least comfortable in each data set.
Whether the data is anonymous or identifiable doesn’t seem to matter much to Germans in the next survey prompt: gaining better goods and services for the reuse of data. In both data sets, there was just a 13 percent comfortability rate among Germans. It didn’t seem to matter too much to Singaporeans, either: There was just a two-percent change between anonymous and identifiable data.
And speaking of Singapore, respondents from the city-state were also the most comfortable with their data being reused for financial benefits. Germany had the lowest rate of comfortability in both anonymous and identifiable data sets.
For over half of survey respondents, pandemic prevention is worth their anonymous data being reused. Enjoying better personal healthcare, too, was convincing enough for over half of respondents outside of the US and UK. But there was a sharp decline in comfortability if that anonymous data would gain respondents better goods and services or financial benefits.
More insights from the Oliver Wyman Forum’s six-nation survey on data-sharing attitudes during the COVID-19 pandemic are available here.


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During the past, the design team of the great G announced the first major evolution of the design lines Material…
During the past, the design team of the great G announced the first major evolution of the design lines Material Design , since they were announced for the first time inThis new style received the name of Google Material Theme , and today is already included in, in addition to being open to third party developers and designers can base their creations on this new design, which stands out for imposing fewer rules than Material Design, while giving more flexibility to creators.
And to give an example, Google continues to work on adapting its most popular applications to this new style. After the Google Pay, Wear OS or Google Tasks apps, among others, it’s time to welcome to Google Material Theme in Google Maps .
In one of the conferences of the past I / O, the company already announced that Maps was about to receive an update loaded with new features, including a complete redesign to adapt to the new style guides. Today, as reported, it seems that Google has begun testing on Maps with the new look , which already seems to be available for a small number of users.
As can be seen in the images, comparing the new design with the current one, we see that the main difference is found in the information panel about places. When clicking on a specific point on the map, the drop-down panel that appears at the bottom has more rounded shapes , in addition to a white background instead of gray as in the current version of Maps, in addition to showing more information about the place in question as your score, or the ability to call or share the place with other users. Another difference is the use of Google Sans typography for titles and subtitles , instead of the classic Roboto.
For now, this new interface of Google Maps seems to be a test that Google is carrying out with a small number of users , that have received the new appearance through a change at the server level. Therefore, it is expected that we still take a few weeks to see the global deployment of Maps with Material Theme. Anyway, it is advisable to keep the application updated to the latest version to receive the latest news as soon as possible.


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WinCo has expressed interest in Manteca.
It included representatives sitting down with firms trying to build two different shopping centers along the 120 Bypass.
They were preliminary number crunching but so far not much more.
Safeway has looked twice at expanding near the Airport Way/120 interchange for a second Manteca store.
Once was in 2006 when Lowe’s Home Improvement Center was going through on an environmental review for a store just east of Sizzler as well as in the past year.
The mortgage crisis ended up blowing apart Lowe’s s plans and ended Safeway’s exploration.
Safeway is back again lured by the city’s steady 2.5 to 3 percent annual growth and ground breaking on four housing projects that would add upwards of 2,800 more rooftops to southwest Manteca.
The fact Manteca developers are getting calls from various chains is significant.
That means Manteca is on “the serious look” list for consideration.
Manteca’s consistent housing growth even in downturns is keeping the city on the radar of retailers and dining concerns even as other dynamics — online shopping and even increased organized retail crime makes opening new locations rougher to pencil out.
How fluid the market is for brick and mortar stores is well illustrated by the changing times Save Mart has operated under for the past 71 years.
It also underscores how rooftops — the number of homes a community has that is needed for specific stores to pencil out — is a constantly moving target.
Mike Piccinini — who along with his partner Nicholas Tocco — opened the first Save Mart in 1952.
It was in Modesto that had 15,000 residents at the time.
Piccinini had moved his family to Manteca — actually south of town on a 20-acre farm on South Manteca Road — back in the 1940s. That is when Manteca has less than 2,000 residents.
He opened his first grocery store — Mike’s Market — with his brother where Accent Carpets is located today in the 100 block of North Main Street.
The first Save Mart was opened in Manteca until 1965. It was where Hafer’s Furniture is today in Lincoln Center on West Yosemite Avenue.
Manteca had less than 10,000 residents in 1965.
Back in 1995, Lathrop leaders started lobbying Save Mart to build a store in their city. They were told they needed enough rooftops to support a population of 12,000 before Lathrop would come up on the chain’s expansion radar. The city had 8,000 residents at the time.
When Lathrop was closing in on 12,000 in 2000 and pitched Lathrop again to Save Mart, store representatives said the numbers to make a store work called for a market draw area of 16,000 residents
Save Mart didn’t open in Lathrop until midway into the first decade of this century when Lathrop ‘s population was closing in on 18,000.
Piccinini’s son Bob, who was a graduate of Manteca High, back in 2010 told those at various community meetings include the Manteca Historical Society and Manteca Rotary that he wanted to open another Save Mart that would be a start-of-the-art store in Manteca.
Bob, who passed away five years later, noted even though the current two Save Mart stores in Manteca were too small by industry standards in 2010, that they still penciled out as profitable operations.
He noted that the other two stores would remain open if and when a third Save Mart was opened.
Keep in mind sentiments aren’t the bottom line. The economics of the market have to work to make an investment on the scale of opening a new supermarket work.
Manteca had 67,000 residents in 2010.
Save Mart sold several years after Bob’s death in 2015. Manteca now has 90,000 residents.
And Save Mart started to move forward, then retreated, and again expressed interest in building a third store in Manteca.
Save Mart, in their second serious go around with the developers of the proposed shopping center at Atherton Drive and South Main Street, were offered a 40,000-square-foot anchor space. It was slimmed down from the previous 50,000-square-foot footprint Save Mart was using for stores when they first expressed serious interest.
Now the two existing Save Mart stores — seen as too small by 1990 by the supermarket industry in general — are now almost rightsized stores based on the changing grocery environment.
Toss in the specialty grocers — Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, and Nugget to name a few — and above average household income becomes a bigger factor.
Manteca, thanks to a surge in new home sales in excess of $700,000 with more than a few McMansions south of the 120 Bypass selling for $900,000 up to $1.2 million, clearly has a growing base of households that can afford a specialty market appetite.
While the Manteca market and economy meets the broad criteria to be in the hunt for future store locations, it is abundantly clear that firms aren’t expanding on the scale they were even 10 years ago.
It is why a steady blitz of emails to corporations — or even weighing in on future store location request forms such as Trader Joe’s has on their website — could give Manteca an edge over other areas competing for new stores.
It sounds crazy, but if Manteca and 30 other cities are on the second round, so to speak, of store expansion and there are only 10 new stores being planned for a year, a bunch of potential customers indicating they want a corporation’s store here doesn’t go unnoticed in a retailer’s real estate division..
And — as much as many may not like it — the fact Manteca keeps adding rooftops is increasing its odds of securing stores and restaurants that people say they want.
Many of those people also don’t want to see another rooftop built in Manteca.
But has been happening now is Manteca’s new homebuyers more and more are bringing more robust Bay Area checks home to Manteca not because it is simply a place they could afford to buy a new home, but because it is a city now offering homes more conducive to older families that are better financially situated than those that headed eastward over the Altamont Pass a decade or so ago.
It is reflected in upper grade and high school enrollment growth surge in Manteca Unified schools.
It is reelected in average housing in places south of the 120 Bypass in excess of $108,000 a year — or almost $40,000 higher than Manteca overall.
Those who can afford new tract homes barreling toward $900,000 in an era of hybrid work that frees up money and time from commuting is exactly what retailers are enamored with.
This column is the opinion of editor, Dennis Wyatt, and does not necessarily represent the opinions of The Bulletin or 209 Multimedia. He can be reached at email@example.com


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In what could be termed as one
of the quickest decisions by a company in the corporate world to shut down
operations, Eicher Motors Limited (EML) has announced that the board of
directors of Eicher Polaris Private Limited (EPPL), a joint venture between EML
and US-based Polaris Industries Inc., has decided to close the operations of
In short, it means that it is
that it is the end of the road for EPPL and the Multix vehicle. The Multix was
launched barely three years ago. At a meeting held on March 9, 2018 the board
of directors of EPPL passed a resolution to close the operations of the company
with immediate effect.
EPPL was incorporated in
October 2012. In June 2015, the company launched “Multix”, India’s first
personal utility vehicle, purpose-built for the independent businessman. Given
its unique positioning and differentiated product features, Multix initially generated
significant interest from customers. However, the initial interest could not be
sustained and the subsequent sales performance was significantly slower than
the company’s expectations.
Despite several initiatives,
the company’s performance could not be revived. Hence, the board of EPPL has
concluded that in the present circumstances, it is in the best interest of all
stakeholders to close the operations of the company, the press release said.
In the coming days, the company
will engage with all its valued stakeholders including customers, suppliers,
employees and channel partners to implement the closure. The company will
continue to provide spares and service support for the fleet of Multix vehicles
on the road.
As of December 31, 2017, EML
had invested Rs. 289.50 crore in EPPL. The sums invested so far, together with
additional investments, as required to close down the operations, shall be
written- down in accordance with the applicable regulations. During the year
ended March 31, 2017, EPPL’s net loss amounted to Rs. 91.83 Crore; 50% of which
was consolidated with the Profit After Tax of EML.
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Get Ready To Pay More For Your Starbucks…Again
Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) fans are getting ready to pay more for their coffee drinks. Starbucks has announced on the company website that it will be implementing “a small price increase on select beverages” that will be launched on July 12. The company has not specified exactly what drinks will go up in price. Prices for Starbucks products vary depending on location and the specific order.
Regular customers should not be surprised. Starbucks has increased prices in the first week of July for the past two years. Last year, costs increased between 5 cents and 20 cents depending on the drink and location. Company baristas say they often don’t know about the price increases until they show up in the company’s computer system.
Starbucks recently announced that it had “prematurely” launched the price adjustment into its systems at U.S. locations. Because the store’s systems put the future price hikes into effect a week too soon, customers were overcharged for those select drinks. It has since fixed the glitch.
Starbucks has not disclosed how many customers may have been affected by the accidental overcharge. The company says that the maximum any customer could have been overcharged is 30 cents per beverage. If a customer believes they have been overcharged on their beverage, they can contact Starbucks Customer Service at 1-800-782-7282 to resolve the issue.
The reason for the price increase has not been disclosed by the company. It is not believed to be because of a jump in coffee prices. According to Nasdaq, coffee prices are currently slightly up from a low reached in January. However, the price of coffee is less than half what it was in 2014.
According to its last quarterly earnings data released on April 21, Starbucks reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter. This matched the consensus of polled Wall Street analysts. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted earnings per share of $0.33. Revenue for the quarter was $5 billion, up 9.4 percent on a year-over-year basis yet lower than analysts’ estimates of $5.02 billion in revenue. Analysts forecast earnings per share of $1.89 for the company in the current fiscal year.


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JPMorgan Agents Myers Industries $200MM Facility
Myers Industries announced that on Friday, December 13, 2013, the company entered into a five-year, $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility with seven lending banks, replacing its previous senior credit facility that was scheduled to expire in November 2015.
The facility was jointly arranged by J. P. Morgan Securities and U.S. Bank National Association. JPMorgan Chase Bank served as administrative agent.
“This credit facility provides the company long-term financing at attractive pricing and flexibility through 2018. Together with our recent $100 million private placement of notes, the Company has capacity to fund its strategic initiatives,” said Greggory Branning, SVP and CFO.
Myers Industries is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets.


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The Food and Drug Administration for the Philippines has issued an advisory regarding the use of talc in cosmetic products in Southeast Asian nations. The advisory relates to a warning that talc should be kept away from the noses and mouths of children to avoid inhalation.
The advisory is consistent with similar advisories issued by European countries and Canada concerning talc. The US FDA has funded a study to determine talc’s link with ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
Last year, the FDA agreed to fund a study investigating the possible links. According to the description of the study funded by the Office of Women’s Health, “Although some studies have examined the relation between talc and ovarian cancer, its effects on female genital system tissues have not been adequately investigated.”
The research is to “help fill some of the existing data gaps.”
There is also evidence that some talc has contained asbestos. Asbestos has been linked to deadly mesothelioma. Talcum powder is made from talc, one of the world’s softest minerals coveted for its ability to improve textural feel and absorb moisture. Talc deposits often are interwoven with asbestos fibers.
In 2016, record-setting $18 million verdict out of California was achieved after investigators found asbestos in talc products. The lawsuit accused Whittaker, Clark & Daniels of marketing its talc as asbestos-free without adequately testing for traces of the toxic mineral.
The company supplied talc for several popular consumer talcum powder products, such as Desert Flower, Old Spice and Friendship Garden, in the ‘60s and ‘70s. The talc in those products originated from some asbestos-contaminated mines in North Carolina, Alabama and northern Italy.
Talc’s link to ovarian cancer remains under study but there is evidence of a link between the two. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization (WHO). Its major goal is to identify causes of cancer.
IARC classifies talc that contains asbestos as “carcinogenic to humans.” Based on the lack of data from human studies and on limited data in lab animal studies, IARC classifies inhaled talc not containing asbestos as “not classifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans.”
Based on limited evidence from human studies of a link to ovarian cancer, IARC classifies the perineal (genital) use of talc-based body powder as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.”
If you or a loved one have used talc-based products such as Johnson’s Baby Powder, please contact Attorney Joe Saunders for a free initial consultation.


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FIANZ, the national Muslim umbrella organization, confirms that the first delivery of humanitarian food aid from NZ organized by us has reached Gaza, said Br Ibrar Sheikh, President of FIANZ.
It has been a major logistics exercise for us to ensure we can provide cooked food during Ramzan, said Abdur Razzaq, Chairperson of FIANZ RCOI and Advocacy.
The food had to be precooked and specially packed since there is no fuel or fresh water at this particular camp inside Gaza, said Abdur Razzaq.
He said, “The camp where we have started distributing the cooked meals has about 200 tents and approximately 2000 mainly children and women. We also thank a Turkish NGO for providing essential logistic support”.
He added, “We are also pleased to confirm that FIANZ, with a consortium of international NGOs, has organized for 100 trucks of food, medicine, sanitary and other essential humanitarian supplies to be sent to Gaza via Egypt. A small FIANZ team from NZ will also be assisting on the ground with the logistics of this major aid supply. A major Malaysian NGO is facilitating this and we would particularly like to acknowledge the help of the Malaysian government, with Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia and his Deputy personally attending the launch of this initiative”.


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Dyson Ltd., the consumer electronics behemoth, has unveiled plans to establish a cutting-edge battery production facility in Singapore. This move is part of the company’s ongoing £2.75 billion ($3.4 billion) five-year investment strategy, aimed at fostering software, artificial intelligence, and product development worldwide. The Singapore-based company announced that the factory, occupying an area equivalent to 53 basketball courts, is set to be fully operational by 2025.
R&D Campuses in the Philippines and the UK
Additionally, Dyson intends to launch research and development campuses in the Philippines and the UK as part of its comprehensive plan. These three new sites will bolster the company’s engineering and manufacturing prowess, enabling faster market entry for their innovative technologies. Last March, Dyson opened its global headquarters in Singapore and committed to a $1.1 billion investment to expand its research and engineering capabilities in the city-state.
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Massive Investments in the UK, Philippines, and Singapore
Dyson’s planned investments include £100m in Bristol, UK, and £166m in Santo Tomas, Philippines, with an even larger investment in Singapore. This approach aligns with the company’s strategy to maintain manufacturing operations outside the UK while keeping research and development functions within the country. The UK houses Dyson’s research and robotics facilities in Malmesbury and Hullavington, Wiltshire.
Dyson’s Focus on Advanced Manufacturing and AI
Dyson’s upcoming battery plant in Singapore represents the company’s largest-ever investment in advanced manufacturing. The technology center in the Philippines will employ 400 new engineers, effectively doubling the factory space dedicated to advanced technologies. Dyson’s central Bristol site will house hundreds of software and AI engineers and will replace existing office space.
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Proprietary Battery Technology to Power Dyson’s Devices
The Singapore plant will produce batteries utilizing Dyson’s proprietary new technology. While the company declined to divulge further details about the battery technology, citing commercial sensitivities, it is believed that Dyson aims to develop smaller, lighter, and more energy-dense batteries for their gadgets. Battery technology has been a crucial aspect of Dyson’s plans, including the now-abandoned electric car project due to exorbitant costs.
Next-Generation Batteries and Robotics to Transform Dyson’s Machines
James Dyson, the company’s billionaire founder, stated that the next-generation battery technology would “drive a major revolution in the performance and sustainability of Dyson’s machines.” Jake Dyson, James Dyson’s son and the company’s chief engineer, has previously disclosed work on robots capable of performing basic household chores. This innovation could become a significant growth area for Dyson, a company primarily known for products that manipulate air, such as fans, hand dryers, hairdryers, and vacuum cleaners. Dyson also offers lamps and hair straighteners in its product lineup.
These new facilities form part of Dyson’s previously announced £2.75 billion investment plan spanning five years, further solidifying its commitment to technology and innovation.
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In conclusion, Dyson’s ambitious plans to build a cutting-edge battery manufacturing plant in Singapore and establish research and development campuses in the Philippines and the UK highlight the company’s commitment to innovation and global expansion. These investments, which are part of a broader £2.75 billion five-year plan, will significantly bolster Dyson’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities, paving the way for faster market entry and technological advancements. The next-generation battery technology and ongoing research in robotics could revolutionize Dyson’s product portfolio and contribute to the company’s continued growth and success in the consumer electronics industry.


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The Dean of Peterborough, The Very Revd Chris Dalliston, is lending his voice to the chorus of people calling for M&S to think again about the plan to close their Queensgate store. The dean says he is worried about the effect the closure will have on the city centre and how it will impact on the city’s future development.
“The loss of such a significant store poses a real threat to the vibrancy and viability of the city centre,” he said.
“Peterborough is a growing city, and a strong retail sector makes a vital contribution to the wider wellbeing of the whole community.
“We join others in asking M & S to reconsider and take the long view.”
The dean said that if M&S close in Queensgate, another city centre toilet will disappear for shoppers, leaving little provision for people in the city centre.
He said the cathedral is still working with the city council towards being able to provide an accessible changing space in the precincts “and we hope that we will be able to bring some positive news in that respect soon.
“In the meantime, the cathedral is able to offer level access toilets by the south transept (male, female and disabled) and we hope that those in need of the facilities would also take a few moments to enjoy the beautiful interior of the building, visit our lovely gift shop and perhaps visit Becket’s Traditional Tea Rooms as they leave the precincts”.
M&S said they will remain at the M&S Peterborough Brotherhood store and M&S Foodhall in Serpentine Green Shopping Centre.
“Shopping habits are changing, so we’re rotating our store estate to make sure we have the right stores to offer customers,” said a company official.


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Less than a week has elapsed since a mammoth ocean freighter struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, marooning the Port of Baltimore behind a barricade of crooked steel and shattered concrete.
With the shipping channel clogged with debris, the people and businesses who depend on the port for their living are in limbo. The docks will soon be clear of cargo, and no more will be arriving anytime soon. Logistics and freight companies as well as retail businesses are bracing for a lengthy interruption in port operations that could exact a steep financial toll.
“We believe it’s going to be six months. That’s what we’re telling our shippers,” said Rich Kane, 54, who owns trucking, warehousing and freight brokerage businesses that serve the port under the Kane Group.
Even if it does not take that long, clearing the stricken vessel and ruined bridge will not be quick or easy. This temporary cargo halt could become one of the greatest blows to Baltimore’s maritime prosperity since the city emerged as a commercial gateway with the tobacco trade in the 1600s.
For the United States as a whole, the port closure will have “no significant effects” on economic growth or inflation, according to Capital Economics. But it is a cataclysm for the regional economy and for hopes of adding blue-collar jobs. Some freight and transport executives compared the situation to other epic disasters.
“For me, it’s like covid or 9/11, the two things that basically stopped us in our tracks,” said John Schmidt, chief operating officer of Kane’s Capitol Express unit. “The longer this goes on, the worse it’s going to get.”
On Friday, a maritime crane capable of hefting 1,000 tons arrived in Baltimore, the first step toward removing the tangle of ship and bridge that blocks the Patapsco River and access to the ocean.
The work above and below the water is expected to be dangerous and time-consuming. After the debris is removed, a years-long project to erect a new bridge will begin. Cargo ships will be able to call at the port while that rebuilding proceeds, transportation experts said.
“I’m pretty sure once that channel is opened, the port will be able to handle all of the business they’ve handled in the past,” said Jim White, who retired in 2019 after 18 years as the port’s executive director. “The problem right now is nobody can get a handle on how long the channel will be closed.”
The reopening cannot come too soon. With no cargo ships arriving for the foreseeable future, port activity is beginning to ebb.
The number of trucks calling at Seagirt Marine Terminal, one of the port’s five cargo-handling centers, fell every workday last week. By Thursday, the 2,889 truck transactions recorded were almost 20 percent lower than on Monday, according to the facility’s website.
Diversified operations like the Kane Group, with multiple revenue streams, are positioned to weather what’s coming. Small trucking companies that exclusively haul cargo short distances to and from the port, known as “drayage,” will suffer as will start-up businesses.
Arnez Harrison, 41, and three partners spent 18 months studying the market and raising $300,000 before launching HHAL Logistics last summer. One of the rare minority-owned companies in the trucking industry, it was struggling to become profitable before the bridge collapsed.
“This could potentially be devastating for us. I’m very worried, very worried,” he said.
Harrison was raised in a blue-collar Baltimore family. He spent a few years bouncing between prelaw and pre-med studies before teaching in Anne Arundel County. Later, he took a job with a mail consolidator, where he still moonlights while building the new business.
HHAL Logistics is his chance to be his own boss and maybe make some money. He’s in no mood to quit.
“Before this, we knew we needed to diversify in order to survive,” he said, leaning against a lime-green forklift. “Now we’ve got to move a little faster so we can stay afloat.”
Reminders of Baltimore’s faded industrial prowess dot the port environs. A General Motors plant that employed several thousand workers within sight of the water closed in 2005. Less than 10 miles away sits a former Bethlehem Steel facility on Sparrows Point.
Baltimore’s logistics cluster has been under pressure in recent years. Maryland lost about 3,100 trade and transportation jobs since 2019, even as nationwide employment in the sector grew by nearly 5 percent.
The bridge collapse came as the port was coming off a record year in cargo handling while awaiting infrastructure improvements that were expected to make it more competitive.
Instead of building on that success, the port now is all but frozen. Cargo carriers such as Maersk and Evergreen have begun diverting container ships to ports in New York, New Jersey and Norfolk. In most cases, the companies that own the goods will be responsible for the cost of bringing them to Baltimore by truck or rail from the new destination port.
On Wednesday, Kane held a Zoom call with 10 of his largest shippers and secured their agreement to pay a temporary fee to cover the added cost of any new routes for their goods. Given all the uncertainty, it will be a few weeks before he knows how much to charge.
Kane, whose family has been in the transport business since 1918, said one client ordered five times their normal amount of goods, fearing that congestion at other ports could leave them short of what they need.
“They’re loading up on inventory. Right now, shippers don’t know what’s going to happen,” he said.
Ocean carriers, like airlines, provide scheduled service to specific destinations. Once they change those schedules — and shippers grow accustomed to moving their goods through a different port — Baltimore may struggle to regain business it has lost.
Contracts to handle cargo that come from, or is bound for, customers in the Baltimore region would quickly return once the port resumes operations.
But more than half of the goods that arrive in Baltimore in a typical year are headed to more distant spots like Chicago, according to John D. Porcari, former Maryland transportation secretary. That “discretionary” cargo could easily flow into another East Coast gateway, especially if the price is right.
“What ports do best is steal discretionary cargo,” said Porcari, who was President Biden’s port envoy during the pandemic supply chain crisis. “Long term, Baltimore may lose some discretionary cargo — and that hurts.”
Craig McGraw worries that a contract he was hoping to receive from a Houston power company may be among the work that heads elsewhere.
McGraw, 42, the vice president of sales and marketing for Trans American Trucking Service, which specializes in handling industrial components, recently bid on a job to truck the Houston company’s equipment from Baltimore to Ohio. The components will be used in Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor plant, which is being constructed northeast of Columbus. That work was scheduled to start in August. Now the contract’s fate is unclear.
McGraw’s father Ron, now 83, started the business in 1976 with a single flatbed trailer. Trans American, headquartered in South Plainfield, N.J., now has about 50 drivers, evenly split between staff and owner-operators, handling loads from the port of Baltimore.
Though McGraw expects revenue to slide starting next month, McGraw has no plans to cut his workforce. During the 2008 financial crisis, everyone — including top executives — took a significant pay cut, he said.
“We pride ourselves that we’ve never laid anybody off,” he said.
Still, one customer has decided to ship its coiled electric cabling via the port of Newark while Baltimore is sidelined. And others are certain to follow.
“If they get comfortable, will that ever come back to Baltimore?” he said.
After more than four centuries as a trading center, Baltimore has reasons for optimism.
The port is one of only four on the East Coast with the 50-foot channel depth needed to welcome the “New Panamax” class of ships, which carry over 10,000 shipping containers.
By virtue of its location on the Patapsco River at the top of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore is farther inland than any other rival port and thus closer to key Midwestern transport hubs like Chicago. Baltimore is also less congested than alternatives such as New York-New Jersey.
A major expansion of the city’s Howard Street tunnel to accommodate freight trains carrying double-stacked shipping containers, scheduled to open in 2027, also will make Baltimore a more attractive freight channel. State officials expect the project to create 7,300 permanent jobs.
Many may become patrons of Vinny’s Cafe, about a mile from the port. For 25 years, the family-owned restaurant has done a thriving business with the port, including catering for events. Last week, the impact of the bridge mishap could be seen in the thin walk-in lunch crowds.
Asked about the impact of a long closure, owner Vinny Scotto, 65, grimaced. “It won’t be pretty, like having an artery to the heart clogged up,” he said. “It won’t be good for this side of town.”
His son, Fabrizio, who manages the cafe, says he feels for the port workers but is confident the restaurant will navigate any tough times. The Scottos recently opened a renovated dining room, complete with a gleaming horseshoe-shaped bar, which is drawing good evening business.
“This is heartbreaking,” Vinny said. “I used to live across the street. I see the bridge every day.”


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Philip Morris (NYSE:PM), the leading tobacco company in the world, is a popular investment prospect for dividend-hunting investors. The company has fat margins, a strong cash flow and stable dividends. However, the company has been plagued by various issues as of late, including currency headwinds and softness in several key markets, which brought stock valuations under stress and will impact performance in the short term. Also, sturdy regulations, growing health awareness and the increasing popularity of alternative tobacco products have been challenging the company's sales volume and the global tobacco industry.
Philip Morris has a geographically diverse revenue base, with significant exposure to fast growing emerging markets, something that remains an important growth catalyst. However, the diverse revenue base exposes the company to currency headwinds, which in the recent quarter affected earnings growth and the stock price. According to Philip Morris, an unfavorable exchange rate is expected to have a negative impact of $0.61 on the EPS in 2014. In my opinion, currency headwinds are now priced in, and will be less of a concern for investors in upcoming quarters.
In this article, I will discuss the tough market conditions being faced by the company in Indonesia and Japan, and signs of improvement in the EU region.
Currently, the company has been facing difficulties in some of its key markets, including Japan and Indonesia. To address these issues, the company has been taking measures. However, none of these measures are expected to provide any benefit in the short term and they will take some time before they bear fruit. Nevertheless, in my opinion the company does have the financial muscle, potential and expertise necessary to move forward and keep growing bottom line numbers in the long run.
Indonesia is the single biggest volume market for Philip Morris, contributing about 9% to the company's total operating income. Growth for Philip Morris in the Indonesian market has drastically slowed down because of a reduction in government subsidies, a competitive pricing environment, an increase in costs of core food staples, and changes in consumer preferences. Also, the Indonesian government's initiatives to reform its tax structure have benefited small scale cigarette manufacturers. This has in turn made the market much more competitive. In the first quarter of 2014, the company observed a 5.5% YoY drop in sales volume and its market share in Indonesia dropped to 34.6%, in comparison to 35.7% in 4Q2013. Also, the company expects the Indonesian cigarette market to grow by 1% in 2014, down from the prior year's growth of 3.4%, mainly as a result of new regulations and the ongoing inflationary environment. The prevailing Indonesian market conditions are not likely to change in the near term and will remain a headwind. However, in the long term, the company is likely to benefit from investments made to strengthen its brand portfolio. Indonesia will remain an important market for Philip Morris as it offers growth and is the third largest tobacco market in the world.
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Japan is another market where Philip Morris is struggling to maintain its market share. This has been the story for some quarters now; Philip Morris' market share dropped by 200bps YoY in the first quarter. The company's performance in Japan is being affected by Japan Tobacco's (OTCPK:JAPAF) aggressive investments and successes in recapturing its market share following 2011's natural disaster. In 2013, Japan Tobacco's market share surged to 60.5%, up 1% YoY. The company forecasts volumes for the Japanese Cigarette Industry to be down 3%-3.5% in 2014, as compared to a 2% drop in 2013. Philip Morris has planned to increase its sales and marketing expenditures in upcoming quarters, in a bid to at least sustain its 2013 market share level, while returning to growth over time. Also, the company is intending to channel investments towards its innovation plans, which will bode well for its market share.
The EU region has started displaying early signs of improvement, as the sales volume trend has started to moderate. The recent volume trend and the company's market share trend in the EU are both positive. In the first quarter of 2014, the company observed a market share gain of 0.9%, while its sales volume dropped 2.9%, outperforming the industry volume decline of 5.6% YoY. Going forward, increased efforts to prevent illicit trade and changes in the tax structure are the likely factors that will help volumes in the region.
The company has a solid business model and its fundamentals remain intact. The company enjoys fat margins and holds dominant positions in various markets around the world. The stock is a good investment prospect for dividend-hunting investors, as it offers a safe dividend yield of 4.4%, backed by a free cash flow yield of 6.2% (free cash flow yield is based on full year 2013 numbers). However, the company has been facing headwinds in some of its key markets, mainly in Asia. The company has plans to direct investments in efforts to stabilize its market share and compete efficiently in markets where its share is being challenged, which in my opinion will start showing signs of improvement in 2015 and onwards, if not in 2014.
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Motorola wishes you a happy and penalty free summer holiday
Summer has kicked in and most of us are ready with our holiday plans. Whatever your travel plans these holidays, it has now become a must to add traffic regulations to holiday research with significant increases in penalties for driving without a headset across the Middle East.
Using a mobile phone while driving is now considered a traffic violation by all the GCC countries. Motorola, a global leader in the Bluetooth® accessories market, offers a selection of portable and fixed automotive-focused Bluetooth solutions for drivers including speakerphones, headsets and other accessories.
Patrick Mulligan, Vice President, Mobile Devices, Motorola Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and Pakistan said, “Motorola hands free products ensure that drivers abide by the law and help travellers enjoy a safe and worry-free driving holiday”. He continued, “If drivers are not aware of the rules on mobile phone use in vehicles, they may end up paying unwanted fines as well as gaining damaging points to a driving record”.
The MOTOPURE H12 supports CrystalTalk™ technology enchancing audio quality, so you can now have a disturbance free conversation while on the move. Motorola H375 and H680 combines elegant design with premium audio quality for comfort and prolonged use. In addition to its headsets, Motorola also offers MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth® In-Car Speakerphone and Digital FM Transmitter. The T505 is extremely portable and requires no wires or installation. Drivers simply clip the device to a car’s visor and pair the T505 using Motorola’s EasyPair™ technology to a compatible Bluetooth device.
Approximate fines for speaking on a mobile phone without a hands-free device while driving as of 22nd April 2008 (Source www.cellular-news.com )
UAE AED 200 + 4 black points
Kuwait KD 10 – 50
Bahrain BHD 50 – 100
Jordan JOD 100 – 150
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia SAR 50 – 500
Qatar QAR 50
Australia Banned in all States, fines vary through
Italy Fines of up to US$124 per infraction
Netherlands Fines up to €2,000 or two weeks in jail
Norway Fines of over $600 per infraction
Poland Fines can be as high as US$1,000
Austria Fines vary - up to US$22 per incident
UK 3 points on your license and £60
All Motorola products are available at authorised retail outlets across the region.
For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
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Again, Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba has bypassed freight forwarders to let customers book shipping container space directly, while US big-box retailer Walmart has bought another online company to better compete with its arch-rival Amazon. Get informed about the latest developments in our industry and have a great weekend.
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Tesco enters Pakistan
The British retail giant has partnered with Karachi-based Alpha Supermarket to open 50 Express Stores over the next three years as well as flagship stores in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Reports have it that the company has already invested US$ 2 million.
Source Great British Foods at IFE 2017
IFE 2017 (The International Food & Drink Event) takes place 19-22 March at ExCeL London. The UK's biggest food & drink event will be packed with innovative food & drink products from 1,350 suppliers. IFE is divided into 9 easy to navigate sections, including a Great British & Irish foods section. Find inspiration for your retail shelves at the show - get your free trade ticket at
Morrisons seeks suppliers
After it found out that only 52% of what Britons eat comes from the country's farmers, the supermarket operator has started an initiative to recruit more than 200 new UK food suppliers within the next years to cut the reliance on 'foreign' products.
Walmart tackles Amazon
In its ongoing quest for a competitive edge over nemesis Amazon, the US big-box retailer has acquired another online retailer, Moosejaw, for roughly US$ 51 million. The company is also set to roll out its recently launched 'Scan and Go app' for Android users in more stores later this year.
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s deal nears
The Federal Trade Commission is a step closer to approving the US holding company’s acquisition of Rite Aid and the sale should be approved in two to four weeks. The main obstacle has been coming to an agreement on the number of Rite Aid stores to be divested to Fred’s Pharmacy.
Preparing for Lidl
Yesterday, we learned that the German discount powerhouse will launch in the US ahead of schedule. German Retail Blog ponders whether the company might mull over takeover plans to join the US big league and catch up with rival Aldi, while the Washington Post takes a closer look at its concept.


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The global India Gin market is estimated to be valued at US$ 266.2 million in 2018 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5% over the forecast period, according to a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
A) Market Overview:
India Gin is an alcoholic beverage that is predominantly made from juniper berries and various botanicals. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique flavor profile and versatility in cocktails. The market is witnessing significant growth as consumers are increasingly looking for premium and craft spirits. India Gin offers a wide range of flavors, including traditional and contemporary variations, making it a preferred choice among consumers. The need for products associated with the India Gin market include personalized gifting options, premium bars and restaurants, and social gatherings.
B) Market key trends:
One key trend observed in the India Gin Market is the growing demand for unique and authentic flavors. Consumers are becoming more adventurous with their alcohol choices and are seeking out distinctive flavor profiles. Distilleries are experimenting with various botanicals and methods of production to create gins that stand out in the market. For example, United Spirits Limited introduced the “Antique Collection” which includes gins infused with botanicals such as cardamom and coriander, offering consumers a one-of-a-kind experience. This trend is driving the growth of the India Gin market as consumers are willing to explore new flavors and brands.
C) PEST Analysis:
– Political: The government regulations for production and distribution of alcohol play a significant role in the India Gin market. Regulations regarding licensing, taxes, and labeling impact the overall operations of gin manufacturers.
– Economic: The growing disposable income of consumers in India has led to an increase in spending on premium spirits such as gin. The economic stability and changing consumer preferences are driving the growth of the India Gin market.
– Social: The rising popularity of craft cocktails and mixology has contributed to the demand for gin. Social gatherings and events often include gin-based cocktails, leading to increased consumption.
– Technological: Advancements in distillation techniques and equipment have enabled distilleries to produce high-quality gins with unique flavors. Technological advancements also play a crucial role in packaging solutions, ensuring the freshness and quality of the product.
D) Key Takeaways:
– The global India Gin market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting a CAGR of 5% over the forecast period, due to increasing consumer demand for unique and authentic flavors.
– Regionally, India is expected to be the fastest-growing and dominating region in the India Gin market. The growing urban population, rise in disposable income, and changing consumer preferences are driving the demand for premium spirits in the country.
– Key players operating in the global India Gin market include United Spirits Limited, Tilaknagar Industries Limited, Deejay Distilleries Private Limited, SNHL India Private Limited, Jagatjit Industries Limited, Mohan Meakin Limited, Radico Khaitan Limited, and Globus Spirits Limited. These players are actively introducing new flavors and expanding their distribution networks to cater to the growing demand.
In conclusion, the global India Gin market is witnessing significant growth due to increasing consumer demand for unique and authentic flavors. The market is driven by the growing popularity of craft cocktails and mixology, as well as advancements in distillation techniques and equipment. With India emerging as a key market, key players are focusing on introducing new flavors and expanding their presence in the country. The future of the India Gin market looks promising, with consumers seeking out new and exciting gin experiences.


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Target stores won’t sell new Beyoncé album
Target has announced it won’t sell Beyoncé’s new album in stores after it was released on iTunes in advance of retail sale set for Dec. 20.
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Beyoncé’s new album is already a hot seller, but one retailer’s not buying it.
Despite past collaborations with the U.S. pop star, Target stores will be giving her self-titled album the cold shoulder after a digital version, including 14 songs and 17 videos, was released exclusively on iTunes in advance of retail sales set to begin on Dec. 20.
“At Target, we focus on offering our guests a wide assortment of physical CDs, and when a new album is available digitally before it is available physically, it impacts demand and sales projections,” company spokesperson Erica Julkowski told Billboard, which estimates Target to be the fourth largest U.S. music retailer, after iTunes, Walmart and Amazon.
A Target Canada spokesperson confirmed the policy would also apply north of the border.
Target and Beyoncé have had a good working relationship in the past. The singer’s last album, 4, released in 2011, had an exclusive version sold in Target stores with six additional songs. Beyoncé also filmed a television commercial on the retailer’s behalf.
Beyoncé’s fifth album was unexpectedly released at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 13 on iTunes and has since become a hot seller, with sales of more than 600,000 in the U.S. and more than 825,000 worldwide.
However, the new album will be sold at one of Target’s main competitors, Walmart, the company has confirmed. The company will be “happy to be able to carry her album,” Walmart spokesperson Sarah McKinney told Billboard. A spokesperson for Walmart Canada also confirmed the album will be sold in stores here.
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Dual Persona by Telefonica is a new service yet to be launched. The service promises to enable two-phones-in-a-phone allowing an Android phone user have an otption for personal use and another for business use. The technology powered by VMware will enable IT departments securely provision, manage and de-provision a corporate mobile workspace(email, applications, data, etc.) to an employee’s Android device over-the-air, while enabling the employee to better retain the privacy and control of their personal mobile environments.Telefonica made the announcement at Mobile world congress and indicated the service will be available in the second quarter of the year on Samsung Galaxy S II as the first device. Samsung is expected to offer service compatibility with all of its devices in the coming months.
The increased computing power of modern mobile devices, coupled with the rise in the number of business ready mobile applications, has resulted in the growing need for companies to manage device lifecycles and the provisioning of mobile applications used by employees. Furthermore, the widespread popularity of smartphones in the consumer market has increased the number of personal devices used in the work environment.
According to Forrester (Forrsights: Mobility Dominates Enterprise Telecom Trends In 2011, July 22, 2011), 60 percent of companies now allow their employees to use personal smartphones and tablets at work and this trend is increasing. The influx of personal devices makes the management of mobile phones and the lifecycle of mobile applications more complicated and creates security and manageability issues for corporate IT organizations. Meanwhile, employees are becoming progressively more concerned about personal data privacy and worry that management and control of their smartphones by IT administrators could be intrusive.
Powered by VMware Horizon Mobile, the Telefonica Dual Persona service will be offered as part of the Telefonica Cloud Computing service catalog. In addition to dual persona support for Android devices, the Telefonica Cloud Computing catalog helps companies more effectively manage their databases, virtual desktops (PCs) and applications by offering easy to consume cloud-based services.
The Telefonica Dual Persona service will enable IT managers to provision and manage an employee’s work profile and mobile applications via a cloud-based instance of VMware Horizon Mobile. Because of this separation, when an employee leaves the company or if a device is lost or stolen, business will be better able to safely and securely remove corporate information from mobile devices, while not having access to an individual personal profile.
The user experience will be intuitive and similar to that of a conventional smartphone on both profiles. Users will be able to switch from one profile to another with a simple click of an app, and they will receive both work and personal notifications within both profiles.
According to Moises Navarro, Director of Strategy and Cloud Services at Telefonica Digital, “The Dual Persona service brings benefits to both employees and companies – the employee can use just one device, for both personal and work use while still maintaining privacy – the company gains greater control and security over corporate information, increased efficiency and cost savings on mobile devices, less provisioning and incident management time and greater employee satisfaction. Importantly, this is all made available via a cloud-based, pay-per-use model”.


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DETROIT -- Akebono Corp. North America told Monday of plans to relocate its headquarters from Farmington Hills, Mich., to Elizabethtown, Ky.
The supplier said about 50 positions will be moved during 2006. The plan was first reported by Automotive News three weeks ago.
The move helps consolidate Akebono with Ambrake Corp. Ambrake, of Elizabethtown, Ky., was a joint venture between Delphi Corp. and Akebono. Akebono bought out Delphi's stake.
Akebono will leave its engineering, sales and r&d team in suburban Detroit.
Akebono ranks No. 74 on the Automotive News list of the top 150 suppliers to North America with North American original-equipment automotive parts sales of $579 million in 2004. It supplies brakes, friction materials and components. The company did not immediately return a message Monday morning.
Ambrake ranks No. 120 on the same list with original-equipment sales of $324 million in 2004.It supplies brakes.
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Isko names winners of Denim Design Digital Contest
Active jeanswear mood/Michal Hidas from Istituto Marangoni
Denim fabrics manufacturer Isko has announced winners of the second edition of the ‘Denim Design Digital Contest’, which is organised by Isko and promoted by Isko and its design and style research center, Creative Room.
The followers of the Facebook page ‘I-Skool Denim Talent Awards’ were invited to like and give their nod for their favourite outfit choosing among the shortlisted entries in the competition.
“The outfits received more than 7,000 votes totally and the winners took home loads of metres of Isko denim fabrics,” an Isko press release informed.
The first place was bagged by Michal Hidas from Istituto Marangoni, who received 45 per cent of votes and won 40 metres of denim.
In second place, came Ilke Usluca from UAL who bagged 15 per cent of votes and took home 25 metres of denim fabrics.
The third place was won by Tobia Cecchin also from IUAV and who received 12 per cent of votes and bagged 15 metres of denim for the third position.
According to Isko, the third edition will involve more worldwide prestigious design and marketing schools, which it opines, will create ferment in the fashion world.
Marco Lucietti, global marketing director of Isko said, “The third edition of our fashion talent competition will be more global as our ambition is to help future fashion stars grow to their full potential.”
The second edition was held in collaboration with major worldwide beacons in fashion education like UAL Chelsea, Esmod Munich, AMFI, AMD Academy for Fashion and Design, FIDM, Istituto Marangoni, etc.
Leading players of the denim industry participated in the project by providing their know-how to students.
The Creative Room team tutored the Denim Design Award participants, assisting students in developing their designs and in learning how to commercialise.
While the marketing and communication agency, Menabò Group mentored the students who has entered the Denim Marketing Award contest.
The specialised partners were major organisations like Denim Première Vision, Archroma, Lenzing, Tonello, Cadica Group, Caitac Garment Processing, Jims Design Studio, C&S, BPD Wash House, etc.
The partners were highly prestigious brands like True Religion, Lee, Replay, Haikure and 3x1, together with Swarovski and Stroili and notebook brand Moleskine.
With a wide range of innovative fabric technologies and products that meet the most diverse demands of the denim sector, Isko is geared towards the market’s high end and has offices in 35 countries across the globe. (AR)
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10/25/2016 | By Yunhee Son
SK Broadband announced last week (on the 17th) that it has developed NG-PON2 platform capable of offering up to 40 Gbps Internet speeds and aims to launch a pilot service to seamlessly serve customer traffic that is ever-increasing due to growing popularity of Giga Internet and UHD IPTV services.
08/19/2016 | By Netmanias
At a launching event for ‘olleh tv air’ held at KT Square in Seoul on the 18th, KT presented the nation’s first innovative solution that lets users enjoy wireless IPTV service with UHD quality anywhere at home.
07/26/2016 | By NETMANIAS
The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) and the Ministry of Science, ICP and Future Planning (MSIP) formed a committee named ‘Ground-wave UHD Broadcasting Committee’ consisting of relevant parties. The committee discussed key agendas for launching ground-wave UHD service in February 2017.
03/17/2016 | By NETMANIAS
UHD IPTV subscriptions marked steep growth, reaching 1.2 million in just one and half year since its launch in September 2014. As of February, LG U+, KT and SK Broadband, respectively, have 510,000, 480,000 and 200,000 UHD IPTV subscribers.
01/26/2016 | By NETMANIAS
10/14/2015 | By NETMANIAS
KT and LG U+ are known to have over 300,000 UHD service subscribers now. The two companies have been aggressively marketing the service to UHD TV owners and new HD service subscribers, successfully positioning themselves as the "top two" in the UHD market.
08/21/2015 | By NETMANIAS
KT’s GiGA Subscribers (GiGA Internet, GiGA Wi-Fi Home and GiGA UHD IPTV subscribers), as of Q2 2015.
08/20/2015 | By Yoon, Heeseok
Korea has become a battle field for global UHD broadcasting. As 3 paid broadcasting stations such as Cable TV, IPTV, and Satellite Broadcasting all commercialize UHD broadcasting, foreign UHD channel businesses are slowly gathering at Korean market. Ministry of Science, ICP and Future Planning (MSIP) recently approved retransmission of Virgin Island’s media business called Footprint Media Holding’s High TV 4K channels in Korea.
06/03/2015 | By Yoon, Heeseok
KT Skylife started broadcasting 3 UHD channels. This is the first time when 3 UHD channels including local and cable channels are delivered at the same time. Other platform businesses such as cable channels and IPTV will immediately plan on retaliation, and a fight to lure UHD product members will arise from this.
05/09/2015 | By NETMANIAS
Netmanias released ONE-SHOT about "IPTV History in Korea (Channels, Resolution, VoD, Subscribers, Revenue)"
05/06/2015 | By pioneer
As of end of March 2015, LG U+ recorded over 100,000 4K UHD service subscriptions - for the first time for a pay TV service - closely followed by its competitor, KT.


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So far, Intel’s ultrabooks have been met with a decent reception from the press. I’ve written an editorial about their issues, but most of those problems as solvable given time and ingenuity. The ultrabook is not an instant hero, but it’s also far from a flop.
One issue that must be conquered in the short term, however, is price. The high-end laptop market is dominated by Apple and there’s no way for Intel to overturn that company’s brand perception overnight. If Intel wants ultrabooks to truly become common, they need prices to drop.
DigiTimes reports that Intel is working hard to this end by acting as a matchmaker between some of the second-tier laptop brands and major laptop manufacturers. The hope is that this relationship will allow smaller laptop brands like ViewSonic, Epson and Onkyo (yes, they all have laptops) produce laptops for as little as $599.
“With Intel’s matchmaking, prices of these vendors’ ultrabooks are expected to hit as low as US$599-649 to be able to compete against first-tier players, the paper noted.”
Don’t expect to see these laptops at a retailer near you any time soon. Most of these smaller brands have limited distribution, particularly in North America, where big established laptop brands rule the roost.
Intel’s hand in these affairs is just another example of how committed the company is to the ultrabook and how badly they want it to succeed.