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WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Monday wouldn’t hear Apple Inc’s bid to abstain from paying about $440 million in harms for utilizing patent authorizing firm VirnetX Inc’s web security technology without authorization in features, such as, FaceTime video calling.
The judges dismissed Apple’s intrigue in the long-running case in which a government jury in 2016 found that Apple had encroached VirnetX’s licenses and granted $302m. A judge later on increased that add up to $439.7m including interest and different expenses.
The case goes back to 2010 when Nevada-based VirnetX documented suit in government court in the Eastern District of Texas charging Cupertino, California-based Apple of encroaching four licenses for secure systems, known as virtual private networks, and secure communication links. VirnetX said Apple encroached with its FaceTime and VPN on Demand features in items, for example, the iPhone and iPad.
During the case, Apple and different organizations mentioned that a court of the US Patent and Trademark Office survey the legitimacy of the VirnetX licenses. The court dropped key pieces of the licenses at issue for the situation.
In any case, in independent choices likewise gave a year ago, the Federal Circuit put aside sure of the court’s decisions, bringing VirnetX closer to gathering harms from Apple. Apple engaged the Supreme Court, contending that the harms ought to be recalculated on the grounds that the particular licenses VirnetX blamed it for encroaching with FaceTime were almost cleared out.
Apple in a court documenting called the Federal Circuit’s refusal to engage its requests “lawfully off-base and terribly out of line.” The organization additionally said the lower courts impermissibly permitted VirnetX to demand harms a long ways past the estimation of the licensed invention.
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New Delhi, April 22, 2023: itel, a leading brand in the technology industry, has recently announced the launch of its latest addition to the wearable technology market – the itel smartwatch 2ES. With a commitment to strengthen its wearable portfolio in India, itel aims to meet the emerging needs of consumers who seek a Smartwatch that can empower them to stay connected, monitor their health, and provide a personalized experience. The itel smartwatch 2ES promises to do just that, and more, with its impressive features and sleek design. The itel 2ES smartwatch is packed with features that make it an excellent value at its price point of INR 1699. With Bluetooth v5.3 technology, users can make calls through the watch’s built-in microphone and speaker. Plus, its long-lasting battery life of up to 12 Days ensures uninterrupted usage. The smartwatch also features a slim bezel and a 1.8-inch IPS HD display, providing a clear and vibrant user experience that makes it easy to navigate the menu and access a variety of features. Overall, the itel Smartwatch 2ES is a high-quality and affordable option for anyone looking for a reliable and feature-packed smartwatch.
Speaking about the launch, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION India, said, “As India becomes the second-largest smartwatch market, with a remarkable 300 percent YoY growth, it presents a significant opportunity for us. The itel 2ES is our latest offering, designed to cater to the technological demands of the peri-urban and rural customer base, who are looking for value for money with each purchase. We are confident that this product will help us tap into this burgeoning market and contribute to the growth of the smartwatch industry in India in the years to come.”
The itel smartwatch 2ES includes an AI voice assistant that allows users to make calls, send messages and control other smart gadgets using voice commands. In addition to the Call Anytime, Anywhere feature, the itel Smartwatch 2ES also includes a heart rate monitor and alert, as well as a blood oxygen monitor, providing users with real-time health data. The smartwatch is also integrated with 50 sports modes, allowing users to track their workouts and monitor their progress. The itel Smartwatch 2ES also offers music and camera control, as well as smart notifications that allow users to stay up to date with their messages and social media notifications. The smartwatch is IP68 water resistant and comes with a personalized menu that can be customized to suit the user’s preferences and needs.
The itel Smartwatch 2ES comes with a handy 90% screen-to-body ratio and a brightness of up to 500nits. It is also designed for longer usage, with a battery that can last for 12 days with just two hours of charging. The 250 mAh battery is accompanied by a magnetic charger and an extra free strap to compliment a trendy dial design.
It is also designed to prioritize the health of the individual wearing it as it can measure oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate and track the user’s sleep patterns. The latest in real-time health monitoring technology is also amplified by a smart control system and an intelligence voice assistant module.

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Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has recently launched the Honor 8A smartphone and a new leak reveals that it will be debuting the Honor 8S soon. The new leak has revealed the entire specifications and images of the Honor 8S.
Honor 8S Specifications
The Honor 8S is expected to arrive with a 5.71-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The smartphone offers HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The mid-range Helio A22 octa-core processor powers the smartphone. The SoC is coupled with 2 GB of RAM.
The Honor 8S is likely to arrive with an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. Europe will be receiving a higher edition of the phone that will feature an internal storage of 64 GB and 3 GB of RAM. It will be featuring a microSD card slot for additional storage.
The Honor 8S has a single rear camera of 13-megapixel. The LED equipped camera will be able to carry support for full HD video recording. For capturing selfies, the phone will be fitted with a 5-megapixel front camera. The EMUI 9.0 based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. The handset will include a 3,020mAh battery. The phone includes a microUSB port which is a clear indication that it will not be equipped with rapid charging. The Honor 8S will be coming in colors like Black, Blue and Gold. There is no information available on the price tag of the smartphone.


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Businesses raided in synthetic drug crackdown
The first nationwide coordinated raids targeting bath salts and other designer drugs have resulted in 12 arrests in the West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce areas, law enforcement agencies announced Thursday.
Operation Log Jam task force members in 109 U.S. cities targeted every level of the synthetic designer drug industry, including retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice said. Overall, 90 arrests were made, and more than 5 million packets of synthetic drugs were seized, along with $36 million in cash.
In South Florida, Operation Log Jam resulted in federal charges against five major distributors of synthetic marijuana and synthetic controlled substance analogues, according to a federal indictment and a separate criminal complaint that were unsealed.
In addition, seven employees of retail shops in St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties that sold the designer drugs were previously arrested by members of the St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee County sheriff offices.
In 2010, poison centers nationwide responded to about 3,200 calls related to synthetic “Spice” and “bath salts.” In 2011, that number jumped to more than 13,000 calls. Sixty percent of the cases involved patients 25 and younger.
The press release gave details of the cases and other background:
West Palm Beach: U.S. v. Harrison, et. al.
In a criminal complaint filed on July 24, three West Palm Beach residents were charged with the unlawful distribution of controlled substance analogues (synthetic cannabinoids). The defendants are expected to make their initial appearances in federal court in West Palm Beach on July 26. Charged in the complaint are defendants Dylan Harrison, 31, John Shealy, 39, and Michael Bryant, 29, all of West Palm Beach. According to the affidavit filed in support of the complaint, the defendants were involved in the manufacture of synthetic cannabinoids under the brand name “Mr. Nice Guy.” The product was distributed throughout the United States. The defendants allegedly operated from several different warehouses in West Palm Beach, including one which exploded on May 21, 2012. No one was injured in the blast.
Kevin Gale is editor in chief of the South Florida Business Journal
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Although Task Manager isn’t the first thing that comes to the mind when using different versions of Windows, Microsoft has been giving Task Manager more attention than usual over last couple of builds. During this time, we’ve seen addition of keyboard shortcuts as well as a new efficiency mode. However, it seems that Microsoft will add more options to personalize the app moving forward. In the latest build, the company has given users option to add more colors to the utility app.
Microsoft’s decision to give Task Manager comes after numerous users complained about the look of the tool. As a result, the company has decided to add accent color support to Task Manager to let it blend in better with other apps on Windows 11.
With this change, whatever colors you select in the Personalization section of the Settings app will also be added in Task Manager. The color replaces the mustard yellow highlight that has gained lots of criticisms since its introduction.
In case you’re interested in checking out the upcoming changes, you can do so below as Microsoft provided the update during a recent Windows Insider webcast. However, it’s unclear if Microsoft is planning on adding the feature to the upcoming build or users will have to wait a long time to get the update.


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Mercedes’ all-new electric SUV is just one step ahead of the official revealing. The amazing vehicle is scheduled for September 4th when it’s going to be introduced in Stockholm, Sweden. The German car manufacturer, however, released a teaser before the official debut, so we can enjoy looking the intriguing front end of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC.
Truth to be told, we know pretty much everything about the electric SUV before it reaches Stockholm. That’s largely thanks to the automaker which was pretty open with the public. According to them, they’ve used 90 prototypes and 30 pre-production prototypes in the development and bunch of them were almost totally uncovered. As for the single teaser, it reveals car’s gorgeous LED daytime running lights that stretch across the top of the grille. The hood definitely gets a prominent crease that extends from the grille to the A-pillar, while the grille itself features horizontal slats. Altogether, the front end largely resembles Generation EQ concept, while the footprint of the SUV mirrors the current GLC compact crossover.
The manufacturer is still hiding the specification of the powertrain, but we think that the battery-powered SUV is going to host pretty much the identical system as the aforementioned concept. Meaning, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC will rely on a pair of electric motors and a 70 kWh lithium-ion battery which will offer a driving range of around 500 km (310 miles). The motors will be able to produce 402 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. It’s important to mention that the mile-range was based on NEDC standards, so the EPA-rating should reduce the range to, let’s say, 250 miles at most.
This Stockholm’s debut will give the Mercedes EQC a slight advantage over the Audi e-tron because the four-ring electric SUV is going to make its official debut in twenty days from now. Still, after the introduction to the Swedish public, Mercedes’ electric SUV will arrive in the United States at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.


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SAN LEANDRO — North area residents living near downtown would love the opportunity to buy smoked gouda imported from Holland, baked pita chips with spicy tomato hummus or the rest of the array of Trader Joe’s products here in town.
But they can’t because the specialty food store has no interest in coming to San Leandro, at least not any time soon.
Last month the Albertson’s at 1550 E. 14th St. was sold to the Red Mountain Retail Group, who has been looking for a tenant to fill the vacancy of the chain supermarket once it closes on June 27.
Residents from various homeowner associations would really like to see a specialty store, such as Trader Joe’s, occupy the space. They’re concerned that if they aren’t vocal enough, the building might be used for yet another drug or 99-cent store.
“We really care about what’s going into the neighborhood,” said resident Morgan Mack-Rose. “We want the property owner and the city to know that we can be an asset when they choose a tenant.”
Resident Tracy Myers said having a store like Trader Joe’s in the heart of San Leandro would be a great convenience for her and many of her neighbors.
“We have a great downtown,” Myers said. “It has a lot of charm and it’s close to (public) transportation. East 14th Street is a heavily traveled thoroughfare, and people are already used to shopping at that site. The use of the property wouldn’t even have to change.”
Myers said she likes that Trader Joe’s offers high-quality products at reasonable prices.
“How could someone not want this here?” she said.
Resident Gayle Hudson said San Leandro is very much in need of this type of business, and doesn’t understand why neighboring cities are getting them.
“Obviously, I want to spend my money in San Leandro and I know that’s what the city wants,” she said. “But if I want to get certain specialty items, I have to go outside the community to get it.”Hudson doesn’t think this makes sense.
Calls made by The Daily Review to Trader Joe’s vice president of marketing and media relations were not returned.
However, Luke Sims, the city’s business development manager, said representatives of Trader Joe’s have been in contact with Red Mountain and the city and say that both their Castro Valley and Alameda stores already serve the San Leandro area.
Sims said they believe that someday a San Leandro store may make sense once their existing stores can no longer fully capture their growing customer base. But not today.
In the meantime, Red Mountain is looking at other possible retailers, such as Andronico’s and Whole Foods markets and Wild Oats Natural Marketplace.
This is not the first time the city has tried to get a Trader Joe’s. In 1997, then-Mayor Ellen Corbett and Councilman Gordon Galvan made a strong sales pitch to Trader Joe’s top executives for a potential store site on MacArthur Boulevard, near Estudillo Avenue. Corbett and Galvan even went as far as to have a petition circulated in town in support of a store and organized a rally.
Ultimately, City Manager John Jermanis said, the company was not interested in the space. The company later opened two stores in neighboring Castro Valley and Alameda in 2002.


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US-based refinery operator Valero Energy has announced that Rich Marcogliese, executive vice president of operations, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of the company.
In addition to refining operations, Mr Marcogliese will be responsible for the company’s commercial operations, including marketing, supply and transportation. Accordingly, Joe Gorder, executive vice president of marketing and supply, will report to Mr Marcogliese.
As part of the company’s realignment of duties, Valero’s retail store operations and Ultramar, the company’s Canadian subsidiary, will report to Valero’s president Greg King. Mike Ciskowski, the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will continue to report to Mr King.


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Fashion blooms in the western suburbs
The man behind WA fashion powerhouse ae’lkemi has “sometime in September” pencilled in for when he can next take a break.
Designer Alvin Fernandez is run off his feet preparing to feature his latest ready-to-wear collection at Suited — The Rosé Event on Saturday and showing at Beijing Fashion Week next Wednesday.
“It’s all hands on deck,” he told AAA.
“We thought we’d be able to just ease into the year, but no.
“It’s been great because a lot of our international opportunities have come up and a few local ones at the same time. I’d rather be kept busy than have nothing to do, otherwise I end up annoying the girls at work.”
North Fremantle fashion designer Natalie Rolt will feature her best pieces from New York Fashion Week on The Rosé Event runway.
“The best thing about being a part of such a fun event is mixing work with play,” Rolt told AAA.
“After the runway my girlfriends and I will be enjoying a glass or two of rosé to celebrate the hard work to the lead-up.”
Suited director Simon Crossland said the Hamptons-style event, held at Paul Hasluck Reserve in Dalkeith, was a change of pace for the events company.
“It’s a good way to cap off the summer, with a laid-back approach,” he said. “We haven’t gone to the western suburbs before, so we’re branching out to a new demographic.”
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Contship Italia, Italy’s largest container terminal operator, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Sina Port and Marine, Iran’s biggest port company, to take advantage of moves by the U.S. and the EU to ease sanctions following the nuclear deal with Tehran.
“It is a historic day – a day for removing barriers,” proclaimed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on July 20, as Cuba and America reopened their embassies and ended a 54-year diplomatic stalemate.
After bleeding market share in the first few months of 2015 because of congestion and labor problems, the Seattle-Tacoma gateway appears to be leveling off in the competitive Pacific Northwest. Port Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, is likewise leveling off, but Prince Rupert continues to register impressive double-digit gains compared to last year.
A new joint venture between DP World and Toll Logistics in Sydney, Australia, could provide a container shuttle out of Port Botany and slash exports of empty boxes.
Five firms, three joint ventures and two single companies, are aiming to win a concession to modernize Davao Sasa, a major gateway for Philippines exports, particularly bananas.
Work on the New Port Project at Al Wakrah, Qatar, is rapidly progressing towards completion as the small Gulf nation seeks an alternative to the congested existing port.
Oman International Container Terminal operated by Hutchison Port Holdings, will quadruple capacity to 6 million 20-foot-equivalent units, to capitalize on the recent closure of the Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat.
The Port of Miami posted double-digit container volume growth in June, a testament to the port’s concerted effort to boost organic growth and preserve business diverted from the U.S. West Coast during the port congestion crisis in late 2014 and early 2015.
State-owned Container Corporation of India is expanding its intermodal services connecting the country’s southeastern container ports, beginning its second rail service to a southeastern port in as many months.
Long Beach Container Terminal, which will open a terminal early next year the Port of Long Beach has billed as the world’s greenest container terminal, received the Mayor’s Green Port award Wednesday at ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of the Long Beach Green Port program.


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August 1, 2005
Written by C.N.
AsianWeek Magazine has a very interesting article/commentary on the effect that Wal-Mart has on Asian American communities. Specifically, the article notes that several Asian American community leaders worry that Wal-Mart’s dominance of retailing can have negative consequences for Asian Americans by forcing many Asian-owned small businesses to close because, like many other small businesses in Wal-Mart towns, they simply can’t compete with Wal-Mart’s buying power and low prices:
No other racial group depends on small businesses more than Asian America. We have 913,000 small businesses in our community. Without those opportunities, Asian Americans would have a harder time adapting and helping their children advance to more prestigious careers. Many APAs see Wal-Mart as narrowing the road we must take toward achieving the American dream. . . .
But corporations like Wal-Mart cannot be successful without listening to customers with cash to spend. And Wal-Mart has recently started to court foreign-language speaking APAs. In April, the retailer started its first advertising campaign exclusively in Asian languages. The print and broadcast ads are running in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese and Taglish. . .
The advertising campaign has received mixed reviews and is targeted only to Asian immigrants rather than addressing the Asian American community as a whole.
The article goes on to say that although many Asian American organizations refuse to accept corporate donations from Wal-Mart, not all have, including the organization I once worked for, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. The article also notes that Wal-Mart employs about 30,000 Asian Americans and has a very prominent Asian American senior executive. The one relevant fact that the article doesn’t note is that Wal-Mart increasingly relies on manufacturers in Asia for much of its products.
Once again, was an Asian American, I feel caught in the middle. On the one hand, I abhor and cringe at Wal-mart’s staunch anti-unionist position and its exploitation of workers. On the other hand, it is certainly true that Wal-Mart, undoubtedly due to its economic dominance, does donate notable amounts of money to various causes, charities, and in this case, Asian American organizations.
Is there a middle ground regarding what we as Asian Americans think about Wal-Mart? As the article notes at the end, long-term action will speak volumes about Wal-mart’s commitment to the Asian American community. We’ll just have to wait and see, but in the meantime, I still try to keep my shopping at Wal-mart to an absolute minimum, even if it means having to pay a little bit more somewhere else.
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16 Sep What happened at the Apple Event?
Each year we see a whole range of new devices from Apple so if you missed it, here’s what happened at the Apple event 2020 yesterday. From the new watches to a few new iPads, they’ve got a lot coming, but what about the new iPhone? If you didn’t manage to tune in last night, we’ve got everything that you need to know to stay up to date with what’s to come.
What happened at the Apple Event?
For the past few years, Apple has had their very own event every September. Normally, this unveils an iPhone, new iOS and a few new devices, more recently Apple watches and iPads. 2020 has been the year for a whole new world of technology. Last night, the Apple event released a huge range of new devices that we know you’re going to love. To everyone’s surprise, the new iPhone was a no show, along with the rumoured Apple trackers. Whilst these two didn’t make a show, there is a lot more to talk about.
It seems that the main attraction of last night was actually the Apple Watch SE, a lower price Apple watch. Much like the iPhone SE, this really opens up the market. To meet the higher standards, there is also a new Apple Watch 6 too. We also got to see the brand new iPad Air 4 and a more basic variant with the new iPad. That’s right, it’s called the new iPad. There were also a few non physical additions with the range of software updates due to roll out as well as Apple One, a new subscription service.
Apple Watch 6
Of course, we know that the Apple Watch 6 was announced last night at the Apple event. Although this was the announcement, it doesn’t mean that this is the release date. Instead, you can expect pre orders up until Friday 18th September for this device. On Friday, devices are due to be dispatched, landing in the hands of huge Apple fans. In terms of prices, you’ll be paying a higher price than those currently on the market. Prices will start off a £379 and increase depending on what exactly you want from that device. As the watch gets larger, the prices will rise.
Apple is known for offering their customers the high end design that we all know and love. To keep this feeling, they don’t tend to vary the designs too much. With that in mind, you shouldn’t expect to receive a completely different looking device. You’ll have a very similar design to the Apple Watch 4 and 5. Instead, you’ll be able to get a few new colours. To offer a much larger variety of styles, you can purchase the Apple Watch 6 in a new blue aluminium casing, gold stainless steel. Black graphite and even red aluminium.
iPad Air 4
Launching alongside the new iPad (2020), the iPad Air 4 caused quite the stir. This is the fourth generation of Apple’s mid tier iPads. Usually, the Air devices feel more like a glorified version of the entry level iPads. In 2020, it almost feels like an almost Pro variant. This device has some seriously high level specifications, which explains it’s price starting at £579. The device is available in both 64GB and 256GB so you’re looking at higher prices for the different variables. You can also choose between LTE or Wi-Fi devices too, also causing a higher price.
The exact date of release for the new iPad Air 4 hasn’t yet been announced. All we know is it’s coming some time in October. This could possibly be due to a few certifications waiting to come through or maybe even to line up with the release of the new iPhone due to be announced. Overall, this is an incredibly high quality device that we just know you’re going to love.
Apple Watch SE
It seems to be a pretty common denominator that Apple will be releasing these devices this Friday. That’s right, the Apple Watch SE is due to be released on September 18th. By releasing this second, more affordable watch, more people are able to get their hands on these amazing devices. As this is the more budget friendly of the two, prices start at £269 for the GPS version. If you want to purchase the cellular device, you’re looking at paying £319. It is expected to be a lot higher value than the Apple Watch 3 so this price is something that reflects the device very well.
One of the most noticeable differences with the Apple Watch SE is the design it holds. It has the very familiar watch face with the curved edges and rounded corners. One thing that really stands out is the band itself. There are actually two new brands that have launched with the Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop. Neither of these additions has any sort of buckle or fastener. It’s super easy to just slip these two devices on and off without faffing around with the buckles.
What about the new iPhone?
Surprisingly, the 2020 Apple Event didn’t give us a look into the next iPhone. Usually, we see a yearly iPhone announcement in September. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there have been plenty of delays in not only the new iPhone, but almost everything else in the world. A lot of other manufacturers managed to keep to release dates or even alerted of a delay in the announcement. To keep the excitement around the new iPhone, Apple gave no reasonings or even acknowledged it. Whilst it hasn’t been confirmed, a lot of sources are now expecting another Apple event in early October.
If you would like to keep an eye out for updates on the new iPhone, make sure to subscribe for our pre register updates. This will alert you when any new blogs, news or updates are released. It will also give you the chance to get your hands on the very best pre order deals from Fonehouse.
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Steel shipments up by 47 percent through September at the Port of Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Steel shipments are up at the Port of Milwaukee by 47 percent through September. The Port has handled just over 111,000 metric tons of steel and other general cargo from overseas and another 18,000 metric tons from the U.S. and Canada.
“In addition to our steel shipments, deicing road salt prices are up, and salt customers are looking for relief. Ordinarily, salt is supplied from mines on the shores of the Great Lakes. However, in September, the Port received a 21,000 ton shipment of salt from the North African nation of Morocco.” The vessel bringing that cargo traveled through the St. Lawrence Seaway and can truly be called a ‘saltie,'” Paul Vornholt, Director of Operations and Trade, Port of Milwaukee said.
Dry bulk cargoes moving through the Port totals 1.6 million metric tons and more than 40 million metric tons of grain year-to-date. These dry bulk cargoes, carried on U.S. and Canadian Laker vessels, are largely salt, limestone, cement, and coal.
Officials from the Port recently joined other Great Lakes seaport representatives at the Journal of Commerce annual BreakBulk Americas Conference in Houston, Texas. The conference offered many opportunities to further educate the global shipping community about the advantages of utilizing the Great Lakes as a portal for international cargoes to reach population centers in the interior of North America.
“September marks the beginning of what is traditionally the busiest time of the shipping season, and the cargo moving through the U.S. ports serves as a positive indicator that the regional economy is healthy due in part to the maritime industry. The numbers speak for themselves – increases in tonnage were reported by all our ports and they expect that trend to continue through December,” Administrator Betty Sutton of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation said.
The St. Lawrence Seaway reported that year-to-date cargo shipments of more than 24 million metric tons moved through the system for the period March 28 to September 30 – an increase of nearly 5 percent over September 2013. U.S. grain continued its upward trend posting a 15 percent increase over the same time last year. The general cargo category posted a 73 percent jump over 2013; and the dry bulk category was up 3.27 percent with stone and salt leading the numbers. Iron ore and coal were down 27 and 16 percent respectively.
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway maritime industry supports 227,000 jobs in the U.S. and Canada, and annually generates $14.1 billion in salary and wages, $33.5 billion in business revenue, and $4.6 billion in federal, state/provincial and local taxes. North American farmers, steel producers, construction firms, food manufacturers, and power generators depend on the 164 million metric tons of essential raw materials and finished products that are moved annually on the system. This vital trade corridor saves companies $3.6 billion per year in transportation costs compared to the next least-costly land-based alternative.


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Apparently, it’s not easy starting a new car manufacturing company.
Electric car manufacturer Fisker, which has been wracked by production delays and quality issues forcing recalls, has now lost its rock-star automotive designer, co-founder, and chairman whose name adorns the company, Henrik Fisker.
Fisker resigned today, says BusinessWeek, citing disagreements with other executives.
The car maker has received over $500 million dollars in government funding and and has raised multiple additional hundreds of millions of dollars in at least three funding rounds, but it has not come close to approaching Tesla’s degree of success with electric vehicles in spite of creating perhaps the most beautiful alternative energy vehicle available, the Fisker Karma.
According to Forbes, the Department of Energy has frozen a green-energy loan recently, and, in financial straits, Fisker had considered selling a majority stake to Chinese manufacturer Geely Automotive.
The auto manufacturer has only delivered 1500 vehicles to date, while rival Tesla will ship 20,000 cars this year alone.
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Fuji Kogyo Co., Ltd., known globally as Fuji Rod Components, has announced its support of a world- wide ecological initiative called e Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The plan, adopted by a United Nations Summit in 2015, targets 17 environmental goals and outlines 169 specific efforts to reach those goals. The SDGs are part of the UN’s broader 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which supports economic development that respects and sustains the environment.
Fuji’s announcement should come as no surprise to anyone aware of the company’s track record on environmental concerns which dates all the way back to the original purchase of the Kikugawa factory site in 1970. Tree planting, reservoir design, forests and open grasslands were all part of the original site design, along with a mandate to use no more than 50% of the site for manufacturing purposes with the remaining 50% “green.” In addition, as far back as 2008, Fuji adopted the now familiar “We Love the Earth” mission statement to highlight their ongoing and public concern for a better planet.
Today, the original site houses Fuji’s new Research and Development Center, a planned “Eco-Factory.” It now includes a solar field that produces power for the factory and often offers surplus power to local homes and businesses. Fuji’s solar power project has been highly successful and has grown much larger since its experimental start. On-site reservoir waters, too, are now shared with local farmers for irrigation, and the “green” portion of the campus has actually grown from 50% in the original plan to 60% today.
Outside the grounds, Fuji sponsors “We Love the Earth” clean-up efforts on beaches and shorelines and keeps a vigilant eye toward environmental concerns. For over a decade, the “We Love the Earth” slogan has quietly steered the company toward more and more eco-initiatives that have, today, reached every corner of the globe.
The company’s most recent sustainability challenge has been the development of a new series of guide frame treatments. Fuji’s proprietary “CC” treatment is now in full production, a process that reduces emissions and produces minimal waste that is not only organic but also eco-friendly. Additionally, the process boosts corrosion resistance compared to standard stainless steel. Fuji is now transitioning, from the environmentally harsh “automotive” type coatings used on Black and Gunsmoke colored frames, to the more eco-friendly silver (CC), dark grey (BC) and Gunmetal (GM) treated frames. In the future, all Fuji products will be manufactured with special attention to environmental impact and sustainability.
In an industry so inextricably linked to the health of the environment, the company hopes that more fishing products manufacturers across the globe will begin to address the sustainability issues outlined in the SDGs. Fuji believes that a healthy environment enhances a mindset that boosts creativity and wellbeing, and that employees in such a setting are most likely to produce their very best work.


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What better way to celebrate the last week of February than with free pancakes?
IHOP is celebrating the 15th annual National Pancake Day 2020 (that’s Feb. 25 in case you were curious) by giving away a free stack of buttermilk pancakes. The offer is good from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. at participating restaurants. You can see the participating IHOP locations here.
Offer is good for one stack per person; dine-in only.
In exchange for free buttermilk pancakes, IHOP is asking diners to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other charities.
This year, IHOP and its franchisees aim to raise more than $4 million for its national charity partner, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and other local charities including Shriner’s Hospitals for Children and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Since 2006, IHOP has raised more than $30 million for its charity partners.. Guests can donate on-check, with cash at donation boxes or by purchasing a wall tag at the restaurant.
In addition to delicious pancakes, IHOP diners can also try their luck at winning one of more than 250,000 instant win prizes plus the grand prize – Pancakes for Life.
To enter, guests need to scan a QR code located on the signage at their table to find out if they’re an instant prize winner. By completing the required information, all participants will also be entered into the grand prize drawing.
Instant win prizes include limited-edition pancake-themed merchandise such as bicycles, scooters, customizable jackets, handmade berets and more. In addition to the “Pancakes for Life” grand prize, 10 lucky winners will also score $500 in IHOP gift cards.


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Lenovo maintains the top position in global PC shipments in the second quarter of 2016, despite a 2.2% drop in units from the same period last year.
Hope is on the horizon for the global PC market.
Worldwide PC shipments has reached 64.3 million units in the second quarter of 2016, a 5.2% decline from the second quarter of 2015, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This was the seventh consecutive quarter of PC shipment declines, but Gartner analysts said the market is showing some signs of improvement.
"One of the on-going problems in the PC market has been the price hike in selected regions due to the weakening local currency against the U.S. dollar," said Mikako Kitagawa, principal analyst at Gartner. "The price issue has impacted the EMEA and Latin America regions for the past year. However, PC shipment declines became rather modest in the second quarter compared with previous quarters, which suggest a fading currency impact.
"All regions except North America experienced a PC shipment decline. The Latin America region was still very weak largely because of political and economic instability. PC shipments in Latin America are expected to fall below 5 million units for the second quarter of 2016, which is a decline of more than 20% from the second quarter of 2015. These shipment results would be some of the lowest in the history of the Latin America PC industry."
Asia/Pacific PC shipments totalled 22.7 million units in the second quarter of 2016, a 6.3% decline from the second quarter of 2015. With a stagnant economy in the region, it put pressure on discretionary spending, and smartphones ranked as a higher priority to purchase than PCs. There were election activities in Australia, the Philippines and South Korea, which created a lull in IT spending from the government sector. PC shipments in China declined 6.4%. Business confidence is weak in China, and this affects consumer buying patterns.
While the U.K.'s vote to exit the European Union did not have a major impact in the worldwide PC results in the second quarter of 2016, Gartner analysts said Brexit could potentially create uncertainty, not only in currency, but also the entire economy beyond Europe.
Lenovo maintained the No. 1 position in worldwide PC shipments in the second quarter of 2016, despite a 2.2% decline in units from the same period last year. This was the fifth consecutive quarter of global PC shipment declines for Lenovo. The company experienced double-digit growth in the U.S. mobile PC market, but EMEA continued to be a challenge due to inventory build during the quarter. In Asia/Pacific, Lenovo's shipments declined, but the decline was less than the overall average in the region.
__Figure 1:__ *Lenovo maintained the top position in worldwide PC shipments in the second quarter of 2016, despite a 2.2% decline in units from the same period last year. (Source: Gartner)*
HP Inc. returned to positive growth in the second quarter of 2016 after four consecutive quarters of shipment decline. HP Inc. resolved its inventory build-up, which had slowed its sell-in shipments. HP Inc. did well in EMEA to maintain the top position, but it was not able to surpass Dell in the U.S.
Dell grew faster than the industry average in all regions in second quarter of 2016. Dell did especially well in the U.S., Latin America and Japan markets. Mobile PC shipments grew across all regions except EMEA, while its desktop PC shipments declined in most regions.
Asus, Apple and Acer are battling it out for the fourth position in worldwide PC shipments for the second quarter of 2016, as preliminary results get finalised.


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Staff and customers at the Crawley Marks and Spencer store in Queensway are raising money for Macmillan Cancer.
Every Friday staff have taken it in turn to cycle on an exercise bike in store while colleagues cheered them on.
At the cafe they have had home-made cake sales as part of the charity’s month long campaign.
Today (Friday September 27) the store took part in the charity’s ‘world’s biggest coffee morning challenge.
For every coffee sold Marks and Spencer gave 50p to Macmillan Cancer.
In total the company aims to raise £1million across the country and the Crawley store is aiming to raise £1,000.


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It's officially new iPhone season. The new flagship smartphone lineup is all here:
- The 6.1-inch iPhone 15
- The 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus
- The 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro
- The 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple gave us all the juicy details on the iPhone 15 lineup during a livestreamed event on Tuesday, revealing what these phones can do and, most importantly, how much they cost. There are four models in total: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
So, what makes these phones different? Let's dig in.
iPhone 15 and 15 Plus specs and cameras
Let's start with the basic iPhone 15 model. Important new features Apple bolted onto these phones this year include a USB-C charging port and the addition of last year's standout Dynamic Island feature, which was previously only available on Pro models. Aside from those two physical changes, most of the alterations you need to know about are internal.
Here's how the basic iPhone 15 and 15 Plus specs shake out:
- iPhone 15: 6.1-inch display
- iPhone 15 Plus: 6.7-inch display
- Refresh rate: 60Hz refresh rate on both phones
- Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage options
- Chips: A16 Bionic chipset
- Cameras: 48MP main camera lens (iPhone 14 was only 12MP); 12MP Ultra Wide lens
Of course, there's a slew of software updates to check out, too. Apple says the cameras are better than ever, being able to capture more nuanced nighttime photography as one example. These phones will run the new iOS 17, as well. That includes features like FaceTime video voicemails, sharing contact info by holding two phones close to each other, and better autocorrect functionality.
You're probably wondering: What do I have to pay to get all of those fancy features? The iPhone 15 starts at $799 and the iPhone 15 Plus starts at $899, the same as last year's iPhone 14 models.
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max specs and cameras
As you might expect, the iPhone 15 Pro models are a good deal more advanced than the basic iPhone 15. However, both phones do share the new USB-C port and Dynamic Island, so there's no class stratification happening with those aspects of the iPhone 15 line.
But there is elsewhere. Let's take a look at the basic specs for iPhone 15 Pro:
- iPhone 15 Pro display: 6.1-inch display
- iPhone 15 Pro Max display: 6.7-inch display
- Refresh rate: 120Hz refresh rate on both phones
- iPhone 15 Pro storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage options
- iPhone 15 Pro Max storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage options
- Chips: A17 Pro chipset
- Cameras: 48MP main camera lens; 12MP Ultra Wide lens; 12MP telephoto lens
A bullet-point list of specs doesn't really tell the whole story with iPhone 15 Pro. Both of the Pro models have seen significant physical changes from previous years. For example, the silencing switch that's been on every iPhone for a long time has been replaced by a customizable action button that can do pretty much whatever you want it to do. The camera also lets you record three-dimensional spatial videos for use with the Apple Vision Pro headset, whenever that comes out.
Apple also says the A17 Pro chip allows for high-level mobile gaming, announcing that console-quality games like Resident Evil Village and Assassin's Creed Mirage are coming to iOS in the near future. So, in essence, the iPhone 15 Pro stands apart from its entry-level counterpart by offering a new button, futuristic videos, and much better gaming capabilties.
Now for the bad news. The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199. The old adage holds true: You get what you pay for.


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Welcome to Moto Mondays, our semi-regular feature where we detail the latest in a steady stream of leaked Android smartphones from Motorola. Today’s edition comes from a pretty reliable source: Motorola’s own site for the Chinese market. It looks to me like the image above has been removed; here’s where it came from if you want to verify for yourself.
Snapdragon 835 processor
5.5 inch QHD AMOLED display
4 GB RAM / 64 GB of storage
Dual 12 MP rear cameras / 5 MP selfie cam
The AnTuTu benchmarks actually show another variant of the Z2, with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. This is widely thought to be the Moto Z2 Force, which will sold in the USA by Verizon as the Moto Z2 Force Droid. This year, however, there may be other non-Droid editions of the Z2 Force sold by U.S. carriers as well.
All should become clear when Motorola officially announces the remainder of their 2017 phone lineup on Tuesday, July 25th. Hopefully this early look will allow Moto fans to better plan their 2017 smartphone purchase.


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Farmers casualties of milk price war
WA is experiencing its biggest shortfall in milk supply for 50 years as the three big processors battle to lock struggling dairy farmers into long-term contracts.
The supply squeeze has forced Lion, which supplies Woolworths, to truck in milk from interstate but the majority of the 150-odd producers in WA are seeing only a modest rise in farm gate prices which have hovered at about 45ï¿½ a litre.
Dairy industry consultant Steve Hossen said yesterday that the market had failed to deliver a big price rise to farmers because it was distorted by the Coles and Woolworths' market share and their $1-a-litre pricing policies.
"Normally when any agricultural product is as scarce as this is - and milk is as scarce as it has ever been in WA - the price should go ballistic," Mr Hossen said.
"In this case it won't happen. Manufacturers are trying to constrain the size of price rise because they haven't got the ability to pass it on under $1-a-litre contacts with the supermarkets."
Brownes and Lion are offering five-year supply contracts and Harvey Fresh three-year contracts as the milk war rages in the South-West and on the south coast.
Milk production in WA, which fell by 16 per cent to 338 million litres in the 10 years to 2012, is marginally down on the same time last year. Demand fuelled by population growth is up by an estimated 3.5 per cent.
WAFarmers dairy section president Phil Depiazzi warned producers to think twice before signing long-term supply contracts.
Mr Depiazzi said dairy farmers needed to be aware of their increased bargaining power.
"We understand processors are keen to lock people in but it is a concern that farmers are not being offered the premiums we think they should be to warrant signing for longer periods," he said.
"One of the problems is that if farmers do sign long-term contracts they lose leverage."
It is understood some of the big winners in the battle for supply between the processors have been about 30 farms which held off signing contracts. They are demanding better prices for their milk.
The other big winners have been dairy farmers on the south coast, with processors forced to drop transport charges of up to 7Â¢ a litre to zero over the past 12 months.
Brownes raised the stakes in the battle between processors last week when it signed an exclusive supply deal with Ravenhill Dairy.
Ravenhill, one of WA's biggest producers at about 8 million litres a year, previously supplied Lion.
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Cutting visits to the gym, taking shorter lunch breaks and working harder to cover staff shortages are some of the ways that office workers are responding to pressures at work, according to a survey from Business Environment (BE), the leading serviced office provider.
The survey asked 3000 UK office workers about their working conditions and attitudes: it revealed that 31% had felt pressure to work harder and take shorter lunch breaks because of the current economic climate or due to staff cuts: amongst graduate trainees, this figure rose to 43%. Over half of those surveyed (56%) said they took less than 30 minutes for lunch, and 18% said that they usually worked through their lunch break. The survey highlighted some considerable differences across industry sectors: 38% of respondents in the banking and insurance sector enjoyed an hour’s break, whilst 35% of those in the catering industry said they never took a lunch hour.
It also appears that most UK workers fail to claim back the expenses that they incur in office time. 60% said they did not claim back money that they had spent on team drinks: 50% of employees in the promotions, charity and travel/leisure sectors didn’t claim back the cost of taxi fares that they had used for work. Most workers (58%) said that they didn’t make an expenses claim because they had lost the receipts or didn’t make time to complete a claim form. Interestingly, almost 42% of the respondents said they had not made a claim because they had no clear explanation of what was eligible and how to make a claim from their employers.
Whilst some employees may not claim the expenses owed to them, the survey also showed that many had no concerns about using office facilities for personal use. 71% thought it acceptable to use an office phone to make personal calls (rising to 84% among the legal sector and 90% for the PR, marketing and advertising industries). Using the Internet for personal use (particularly for online shopping) whilst at work was regarded as acceptable by 54% of the survey’s participants.
It also seems that using the Internet to look for a new job during working hours is part of the office life. Over 60% said they would do so, but only during lunchtime or if their boss couldn’t see what they were doing. However, 38% thought that it was just too risky and wouldn’t consider it at all.
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Coinstar kiosks have become a ubiquitous sight in many supermarkets, including Giant Eagle
Coinstar kiosks providing point-of-sale consumer coupons and a 3D holographic advertising display are now available at many grocery stores operated by Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle. The coupon-generating capability and holographic toppers are powered by Provision Interactive Technologies, a subsidiary of Chatsworth, Calif.-based Provision Holding Inc.
“More than ever, consumers seek value and convenience, and we’re very pleased to partner with Provision and Giant Eagle to provide an innovative and immediate way for customers to access savings on top brands in the store,” said Jim Gaherity, CEO of Bellevue, Wash.-based Coinstar LLC.
The combined Coinstar and Provision technologies enable users to view advertising messages and receive coupons for savings on in-store consumer products. Included at the top of the kiosk is a 3D holographic display showing advertiser messaging. From the Coinstar kiosk touchscreen, customers can select from a range of coupons that are printed on a voucher at the kiosk and can be redeemed immediately at the store. Unlimited coupons can be printed, and a Coinstar coin transaction isn’t necessary to access them.
Around 215 out of nearly 400 Giant Eagle stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia now feature the new coupon- and 3D-technology-enabled kiosks. Consumers can find a Giant Eagle store with the new kiosk features online.
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Retrospective 2020: DDoS Risk Higher Than Ever
Never before has the risk of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack been higher. In 2020, we saw record-breaking attacks, a DDoS extortion campaign impacting thousands of organizations globally, more emergency customer support, and more Akamai customers attacked than any year on record -- and we've been successfully fighting DDoS attacks since 2003! We also saw a big increase in attacks targeting verticals that haven't seen as much activity of late, with 7 out of the 11 industries that we track seeing peak attack counts in 2020.
What drove this second renaissance of DDoS activity? DDoS risk profiles changed rapidly with the onset of COVID-19 as we increasingly relied on digital solutions in reaction to the global pandemic. Rapid online movement, combined with toolset improvements that made it easier to launch high-volume, complex DDoS attacks, created a perfect storm for the biggest year in DDoS since 2016. Politically-driven DDoS attacks haven't gone away, but they have been eclipsed by other motivations.
One threat leads to another
We entered the new year with sizable DDoS attack activity -- a steady number of large attacks but nothing earth-shattering or highly unusual. Then, very large attack sizes (think over 100 Gbps) started to dramatically increase, with the timing of the surge (not surprisingly) mapping to the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic in Europe and the U.S., when online activity became critical. Organizations shifted focus on protecting virtual private network (VPN) connections and communication endpoints more than "generic" data centers, as their security postures rapidly evolved. As businesses across all industries adapted to remote work and increasing reliance on the internet, more of them became attractive and lucrative targets for DDoS threat vectors.
Then only a few months later, Akamai saw threat actors launch record-breaking 1.44 Tbps and 809 Mpps attacks against a large European bank and an internet hosting customer, which are considered higher risk targets for DDoS activity because of their respective verticals. The massive Tbps attack was also highly complex, featuring nine different attack vectors and multiple botnet attack tools requiring a mix of automatic and human mitigation techniques to successfully block the attack vectors.
Looking back on 2020, 65% of the DDoS attacks we mitigated featured multi-vector assaults. In addition, as many as 14 different DDoS vectors were noted in a single attack.
The extortion campaign felt around the world
In mid-August, things really started to heat up when Akamai began to observe extortion-related DDoS campaigns that quickly exploded to become the largest of their kind. Unlike previous extortion events from years past, where there was a lot of talk and not a lot of action, this campaign featured show-of-force attacks upward of 500 Gbps -- a sign the criminals were very determined and highly capable of causing disruption.
A notable characteristic of this campaign was the level of reconnaissance conducted by the attackers prior to sending the extortion letters. The bad actors were highly targeted in their threats and wanted victims to know that they had uncovered specific weaknesses across internet-facing infrastructure or had identified revenue-impacting IPs that would be taken offline unless extortion demands were met.
The 2020 campaign also signaled a significant shift in the types of industries targeted -- a foreshadowing of future DDoS activity -- with the threat actors pivoting from one vertical to the next, depending on the week, and in some cases circling back to organizations that had been previously victimized. As is the case with extortion, criminal rings won't stop until arrests are made, and the fact that the extortion campaigns are ongoing indicates that businesses are caving to their demands, which further incentivises the activity.
We continue to see extortion-related attacks, resulting in record emergency onboarding of new customers, a signal that the problem seems likely to persist well into 2021. Check out our DDoS Extortion Battle Plan for proactive tips on how to improve your defensive posture.
DDoS got even bigger and badder
As the extortion campaign set the DDoS world on fire and put a variety of industries on high alert, we then continued to track and observe another uptick in large attacks (> 50 Gbps) that started to surge with COVID-19-related activity.
Somewhat hidden in the broader trend, we also noted a big jump in the number of customers seeing large DDoS attacks. This was a cross-industry phenomenon and consistent with the depth and breadth of verticals impacted by the extortion campaign.
Clearly, the increase in risk driven by the pandemic made DDoS an attractive vector for bad actors to continue to leverage during the back half of 2020. Adding to this threat pressure, the steady advancement and accessibility of DDoS attacker tools, combined with increasing internet speeds, allowed both seasoned and less sophisticated actors alike to launch large, complex, and disruptive assaults. We surmise that this contributed to the trending increase in attacks over the 50 Gbps threshold, as well as to the increase in overall attack volume.
In fact, across all attacks, 7 of the 11 industries we track saw more attacks in 2020 than in any year to date. Think about that. This activity was led by huge jumps in Business Services (960%), Education (180%), Financial Services (190%), Retail & Consumer Goods (445%), and Software & Technology (196%).
Just when we thought the worst was over...
The flurry of DDoS activity and increasing threat pressure led to perhaps the most interesting records of 2020. We had more customers attacked in November 2020 than in any prior month and more customers affected by DDoS attacks sized over 50 Gbps in August. Both of these records go back to the heyday of DDoS in 2016. Neither trend shows any signs of abating.
The increase in the number of customers attacked continued even after we started seeing fewer extortion attacks against existing customers on our DDoS mitigation platforms. We were made aware of extortion-related activity through emergency-onboarded customers that had been attacked, or were under the threat of an impending attack, and needed protection as soon as possible.
Therefore, it didn't shock us when threat actors showed up in full force during Cyberweek 2020, the prime shopping season of the year. This particular week was overloaded with pent-up online shopping demand waiting to be unleashed as consumers faced pandemic lockdowns and restrictions. And criminals took notice, intent on causing disruption by stepping up attack activity.
During Cyberweek 2020 alone we saw:
65% more attacks launched against our customers than during Cyberweek 2019
The number of customers targeted was up 57% year over year
Attacks were launched across an expanded industry base
These stats are similar to what was witnessed with the latest DDoS extortion campaign and reflective of broader trends for the year -- more customers in more industries seeing attacks.
The DDoS landscape rapidly shifted and evolved throughout 2020, and many organizations now realize that procuring DDoS defenses is the cost of doing business today. While we can't make any definitive predictions on record attacks or DDoS campaigns, history has shown that ultra-large DDoS attacks often raise the bar, attacker motivations shift, and extortion campaigns are generally cyclical in nature. Leaning in, we can expect to see more attack activity throughout 2021 as the nature of DDoS continues to advance and evolve.
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There’s no denying that the Apple Watch Series 9 (and Ultra 2) were minor updates – but Apple still made a game-changing announcement at its Wonderlust event.
The addition of its Neural Engine, a special 4-core processor dedicated to machine learning tasks, has enabled a new ‘double tap’ gesture control for Series 9 and Ultra 2. And its implications could be huge.
Apple's new 'double-tap' gesture explained
The feature is controlled by making a ‘double tap’ gesture between thumb and forefinger on the watch-wearing hand. This is mapped to the main control option for any Apple app – and we’re sure third parties will find ways to enable them into their apps too in time.
An example would be accepting a call. A double tap will accept the call, and you can double tap to end it.
Anyone who’s wanted to cancel a timer, take a call, or dismiss a notification while walking a dog, carrying a baby, or any task that ties up one of your hands will know the frustration of not being able to use the watch properly.
But Apple has gone further and mapped the control to the new Smart Stack feature in watchOS 10, which enables users to quickly switch to their preferred apps. That’s crucial, as Apple is not only using gestures for convenience but also as a way of controlling the Watch even when your other hand is free. It wants gestures to become part and parcel of the watchOS experience.
A nice gesture
Gesture control has been an area of interest for wearables for some time.
We’ve been writing about research around gestures in wearables since Wareable started in 2015.
The Myo armband was an early device that explored gestures via a wearable, and in May 2016 we wrote about Project Soli, a Google/LG venture that put a gesture-sensing radar chip inside a Wear OS smartwatch – and Google again in 2022.
We also reported on an Apple patent in 2020 that enables Apple Watch users to answer calls with a clenched fist (above) - a clear precursor to what was revealed on stage.
Huawei also rolled out gestures to the Watch 3 in China.
Apple has also been using gestures as part of Assistive Touch (below) for a couple of years now, aimed at those with limb differences who struggle to use a smartwatch.
The path to gesture control
But there's a difference between what's gone before and its appearance on Series 9 – and that's mass appeal and the chance of mass adoption.
Gesture control has been a niche feature until now – but Apple has put it front and center as part of this launch.
It wants to change how everyone interacts with their smartwatch – not just power users, geeks, and those with physical differences.
It’s launched one single, simple gesture – and will enable people to learn it, get used to it, and for it to become second nature. This is what Apple does best.
If you add too many gestures, it becomes fiddly. And people will just continue to use their smartwatch as they always have.
It’s also the culmination of several innovations, that haven’t gotten widespread attention.
That includes the precise gyroscope and accelerometer sensors that were upgraded for Fall Detection and Car Crash detection back on Series 7 and Series 8.
The three-axis gyroscope included in Series 8 captured angular velocities at 4,000 degrees per second. And the accelerometer sample rate is now 800 Hz or 800 times per second. The max sample rate of older Apple Watch devices was 100 hertz, so accuracy was ramped up dramatically.
That enables the level of precision you need to detect subtle gestures. Apple says it uses machine learning to examine not only movement but the precise changes in blood flow that signal that a double tap has been performed.
And that machine learning has been enabled by the work done on the new S9 chip – and the new Neural Engine.
If Apple can successfully get users to use gestures to control wearables, it will create new opportunities and use cases we haven’t thought of yet.
As ever, Apple has taken something that’s been worked on industry-wide, and created something simple, user-friendly, and useful – and that’s what the company has always done best.
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Facebook gave unprecedented access to data on its users to a number of global tech companies including Apple, Samsung, Amazon and Microsoft, according to a report in the New York Times.
As part of these data relationships, which the paper said Facebook began shutting down in April, the social networking giant gave companies access to a string of Facebook users data, including sensitive information like relationship status, religion and political preferences.
The ability to access this information, according to the report, was possible even after Facebook users altered their privacy standards to restrict access to such data. It comes as the social networking giant is facing a growing wave of global criticism about how it handles user information.
In response, Facebook said its relationships with these other tech giants was more like a partnership, guaranteeing them greater access to the social networks data compared to other third-party app developers, notably the one connected to scandal-hit data mining firm Cambridge Analytica.
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Is Mr. Squiggles bad for your child’s health?
Cepia LLC is issuing a resolute “No” in response to a consumer safety guide report suggesting that the holiday season's best selling toy, the Zhu Zhu Pets, are a safety hazard.
According to a report released on Friday by Good Guide, a web site that reviews consumer products, high levels of antimony and tin were found in the Mr. Squiggles Zhu Zhu Pet. Antimony is a fire retardant that has been linked to cancer, heart, and lung problems.
Cepia questions Good Guide's methods, releasing their own internal testing showing permissible levels of antimony and tin. According to the Christian Science Monitor, the “Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 limits no more than 60 parts per million. Good Guide says it found 93 ppm in Mr. Squiggles’ fur and 103 in its nose.”Continue reading...


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Details of Microsoft’s groundbreaking acquisition of Activision-Blizzard in January 2022 are coming to light as the two companies file details of the merger to the SEC. In the 100-page filing, Blizzard representatives have shared how quickly the sale came together, as well as other competitors nearly thwarting it.
Microsoft’s bombshell acquisition of Activision-Blizzard took the gaming world by storm in January 2022. The sale, valued at nearly $70 billion, is Microsoft’s biggest to date, picking up the iconic developer and bringing them under their gaming wing.
“This acquisition will accelerate the growth in Microsoft’s gaming business across mobile, PC, console, and cloud and will provide building blocks for the metaverse,” Microsoft said.
The acquisition will make them the third-largest gaming company in the world, behind Tencent (owner of Riot Games and part-owner of Epic Games) and Sony. While the merger isn’t expected to settle until June 2023, details of it are being questioned in a recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing.
It outlines just how quickly the Activision-Blizzard merger with Microsoft came together and the competition Microsoft was facing.
Activision-Blizzard acquisition came to fruition within a week
Talks between Bobby Kotick and Phil Spencer started on November 19, 2021, with the Microsoft Gaming boss raising interest in “strategic opportunities between Activision-Blizzard and Microsoft.”
Over the course of a week, Microsoft discussed the idea of a merger, coming to the table with an offer as quickly as November 26 — just a week after the idea of partnering up was floated.
The discussion from there until January 17, 2022 — the day the merger was announced — ironed out specifics of the deal. However, that wasn’t without other companies coming to Activision-Blizzard with their own offers.
There were three other companies, referred to in the filing as Companies C, D, and E, that were interested in acquiring Activision-Blizzard. One of them was looking at potentially splitting Activision and Blizzard up, but it wasn’t as tantalizing as Microsoft’s offer.
The exact names of these companies haven’t been confirmed, but it’s rumored one of Tencent or Sony could have potentially tried to swoop in.
The deal was basically set in stone following the signing of a 30-day exclusivity commitment which blocked competitors from getting access to long-term financial records. Company D was the final party interested up until December 20, when Blizzard signed that agreement with Microsoft and blocked them out.
While Microsoft didn’t match Activision-Blizzard’s initial request of $100 per share, the deal was settled at $95. The company’s initial proposal came in at $80 per share, with nearly 780 million shares in circulation.
Activision-Blizzard’s sale isn’t confirmed yet though — a vote is expected to be held for stakeholders later in 2022. Blizzard, unsurprisingly, has pushed stakeholders to vote for the proposal.
Both companies have put in termination fees upwards of $2 billion if the sale falls through for one reason or another. The merger process will take months, if not years, but both parties are aiming for a June 2023 finalization.
If it goes through, executive bosses at Blizzard will be earning upwards of $10 million each, with Bobby Kotick receiving $14.6 million. COO Daniel Alegre will get the biggest share with a more than $29 million bonus.
Activision-Blizzard faced controversy in 2021 after a number of lawsuits were filed against the company over sexual harassment and discrimination. Phil Spencer himself stated he was “deeply concerned” over Activision-Blizzard’s handling of the allegations.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has promised to “usher in a new era of gaming…[that’s] safe, inclusive, and accessible to all” with the sale.


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Following significant losses in the previous year, last year saw global beer output increase by approximately 4% to 1.86 billion hectolitres but it failed to return to the pre-pandemic level of 1.91bn hl seen in 2019.
The BarthHaas Report 2021/2022 was presented at a recent online press conference.
ABInBev proved to be the largest brewery in the world in terms of beer output in 2021, putting out 581.7 million hectolitres of beer (up 9.6%) and claiming a 31.3% share of beer production, ahead of second-placed Heineken (up 4.3%) on 231.2 m hl (giving it a 12.4% share) according to the BarthHaas Report.
Carlsberg came third with an output of 119.6 million litres and a 6.4% share of global beer production.
Together, the top three brewers claim just over 50% of the world’s beer output.
Diageo came 14th in the top 40 brewers list via Guinness, up 1% to 21m hl, giving it a share of just over 1%.
The various regions of the world have developed quite differently in 2021, states the report. While breweries in many Western European countries still suffered under corona restrictions and had to contend with flagging sales, many other regions reported an improvement compared with 2020.
“Fortunately, beer consumption globally did not collapse to anything like the extent that was forecast,” emphasised Peter Hintermeier, Managing Director at BarthHaas, “In fact, many countries experienced a significant recovery last year.”
Leading beer producing countries
With an output of 359.7 million hl China retains the top position for global beer producing country with positions one to four remaining unchanged pointed out Heinrich Meier, author of the BarthHaas Report.
China leads the US on 203.6 million hl, Brazil and Mexico in order. Almost half of the beer produced worldwide in 2021 was brewed in these countries.
Beer output in Europe showed a slight increase of 2.5% to 516.49 million hectolitres (up 13m hl) in 2021. In particular, Great Britain (up 6.2m hl), Spain (up 3.3m hl), and Russia (up 2.6m hl) contributed to stabilisation of beer production.
Ireland came 39th in beer production volume globally, with an estimated figure of 6.4 m hectolitres for 2021.
Brewing industry affected by war in Ukraine
A forecast for the current year is proving difficult to present at the moment.
“As with the entire world economy, the brewing industry has been severely affected by the consequences of the war in Ukraine,” explained Peter Hintermeier, “Russia and Ukraine together brew around 100 million hectoliters of beer. This is equivalent to approximately 5% of the world’s beer output.”
BarthHass predicts that if the war causes a shortfall on this volume, the loss will be on a par with that caused by the pandemic and nobody at this moment can reliably predict the extent to which this might actually happen.
BarthHass adds that on top of that, breweries are among the industries that have particularly high gas needs. Should Russia stop supplying gas to Europe, industry in the countries affected will be additionally hard hit. Just how hard cannot be predicted at the present time. The extent to which alternatives can be found to Russian gas in the near future is still too uncertain.


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M&S slumps to first loss in public firm’s history
Marks & Spencer sank to the first loss in its 94 years as a publicly-listed company as the coronavirus crisis hit trading.
In the six months to 26 September, the retailer made a loss of £87.6m, compared with profits of £158.8m in the same period last year.
But chief executive Steve Rowe said the firm’s performance had been “much more robust than at first seemed possible”.
In August M&S announced it was set to cut 7,000 jobs over three months.
Sales for the six-month period across the group slid by 15.8% to £4.09bn – largely impacted by lower clothing and home sales.
Clothing sales in particular were dented by lockdowns and the desire for more casual clothes, the firm said. Between July and September, clothing sales in its city centre stores, for example, were down by 53%.
However, M&S does anticipate that demand for more formal clothes and occasion-wear will return, it said in a statement.


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It’s a little blue box that has made countless dreams of epic love come true for many for the last 175 years.
Last month, as a celebration of its milestone anniversary, Tiffany & Co showcased some of its most exquisite and dramatic pieces in Tokyo at the Tsunamachi Mitsui club at Minato Ward.
One of the biggest highlights that captured the world’s attention is the unveiling of the famous Tiffany Diamond’s new setting — it is now the centerpiece of a spectacular necklace, and Japan was the first place outside of the Unites States to display it.
Also on display were 73 pieces of jewellery and objects from the Tiffany & Co. archives. The entourage will travel to Beijing and Dubai later this year.
In case you weren’t on the guest list, take a look inside the glittery event in Tokyo …


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Growth in Connected TV further expands advertising opportunities for marketers on the thriving open internet in India
New Delhi, 8 Sep, 2021 - Global advertising leader, The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD), today announced a collaboration with Samsung Ads, a platform for advanced TV advertising solutions that can further help Indian marketers reach millions of highly engaged Indian viewers across the open internet. Through The Trade Desk’s platform, marketers will have access to Connected TV (CTV) inventory on Samsung Smart TV, offered through its free, ad-supported on demand (AVOD) streaming service, Samsung TV Plus. The collaboration will allow marketers to add Samsung CTV inventory to their programmatic media buy and, for the first time, The Trade Desk is expanding CTV advertising opportunities to India’s fast-growing open internet, which includes over-the-top (OTT), music streaming, websites, mobile apps and more.
As more Indian consumers access digital content through multiple screens and platforms, CTV is emerging as the new, premium channel for India’s consumers and marketers. According to a report by Ernst & Young, CTV is expected to reach over 40 million homes in India by 2025, from seven million homes today. For marketers, CTV represents an opportunity to apply data to what is often the largest segment of their advertising investment. In addition, the collaboration will enable marketers to measure their advertising campaigns in a way that is not possible with linear TV. By applying the same level of data-driven insights that they do with their digital advertising campaigns, marketers can compare and measure ad opportunities across channels on the open internet in a transparent way.
Prabhvir Sahmey from Samsung Ads said, “India is fast becoming a programmatic-first market, with 74 percent of total digital ad sales predicted to be programmatic by next year. For this reason, India is the first market where we are launching a programmatic first strategy. Our collaboration with The Trade Desk is integral to facilitating wide access to our inventory, offering brands the opportunity to extend their reach in a premium, brand-safe environment - the biggest screen in the house.”
Tejinder Gill, General Manager of The Trade Desk in India, commented, “Indian marketers are increasing their spends on digital advertising and steadily turning to programmatic advertising, which offers real-time measurement and better control over ad frequency. CTV, which is rapidly gaining adoption among consumers, is one of the best platforms in India for programmatic advertising. As CTV advertising does not rely on third-party cookies, marketers can also measure and compare the effectiveness of their CTV advertising with other channels on the open internet. We will leverage our global expertise to pioneer CTV advertising on the open internet in India, starting with our collaboration with Samsung Ads.”
About The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk™ is a technology company that empowers buyers of advertising. Through its self-service, cloud-based platform, ad buyers can create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across ad formats and devices. Integrations with major data, inventory, and publisher partners ensure maximum reach and decisioning capabilities, and enterprise APIs enable custom development on top of the platform. Headquartered in Ventura, CA, The Trade Desk has offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit thetradedesk.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About Samsung Ads
Samsung Ads delivers Advanced TV advertising at scale. Our smart TV advertising solutions are built on a unique source of TV data from millions Smart TVs across India. Samsung Ads provides the holistic view advertisers need, connecting linear, OTT, and gaming to help brands see the total advanced TV picture. Launched in 2015, Samsung Ads has offices in the U.S., UK, Germany, Australia, India, Brazil & Mexico and South Korea. Samsung Ads is a division of Samsung Electronics and is the #1 TV manufacturer globally.


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Meal Delivery Center
Beyonce, the entrepreneur, has started another business, this time with her trainer, Marco Borges. Together they have launched a vegan meal delivery service called "22 Days Nutrition." The name comes from the common myth that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Last winter, under ...
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The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum June 24, 2021 will tackle the critical issue of sustainability, from seed research to farming practices to packaging to the food we eat. Farmers, suppliers, consumers, investors and governments are focusing increased attention on how to maximize production while assuring the availability of resources in the future.
It’s a global imperative. And it’s addressed with innovative thinking, much of it already underway.
Join us to participate in interactive interviews, deep-dive discussions and peer-to-peer open conversations, all designed to help the influential Global Food Forum community to exchange knowledge and to prepare for what’s next.
- Exclusive, live-streamed interviews with interactive audience Q&A
- A seat at your choice of deep dive dicussion breakouts
- Expert-led open conversations, among other networking options
- Post-event access to session videos
Join Professor Carla Molento to learn about Brazilian alternative protein initiatives such as new course offerings, research projects, outreach activities, and powerful partnerships.
Are you interested in working in alternative protein? Join SciTech university innovation specialist, Christina Aguila, to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in…
Join the GlassWall Syndicate for a special virtual event featuring panels and presentations covering the state of the alternative protein industry.
Hear from researchers and industry experts about the state of consumer acceptance of cultivated meat globally, and how to increase acceptance through consumer education and effective messaging.


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Zuckerberg moves closer to become world's richest person
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has moved a step closer to becoming the richest person in the world.
Zuckerberg is now on the ninth place in Bloomberg's Billionaire list as of July 22.
The 31-year-old has a fortune worth $42.5 billion, a rise of $8 billion in the year so far.
He is followed by Swedish business magnate Ingvar Kamprad who is only $0.4 billion behind the Facebook founder.
Meanwhile, 89-year-old Kampard has seen his fortune drop by $2.9 billion in 2015, to stand at $42.1billion.
However, Zuckerberg is far behind the richest person in the world, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who has a fortune worth $84.6 billion.
Bill Gates is followed by Spanish fashion businessman and founding chairman of the Inditex fashion group Amancio Ortega with $70.6 billion.
According to the list, American philanthropist Christy Walton is the richest woman in the world with fortune worth $37 billion.


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YouTube is now Google’s strongest progression engine, and could be well worth $200 billion on its own.
Analysts think of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL,NASDAQ:GOOG) stock in terminology of the business’s Google search engine.
But the biggest progression engine of its is YouTube, the video clip service of its.
In its most recent quarterly report, released Oct. 29, Alphabet noted five dolars billion that is found advertising profits for YouTube, up thirty one % starting from a year previous.
But that’s not everything.
The “Google of its, other” class contains subscription earnings for ads-free versions, in addition to a “skinny bundle” cable program called YouTube premium. That revenue is actually bundled up with hardware revenue, its Pixel Phone along with Google Home speakers. That totals yet another $5.5 billion, up thirty seven % starting from 12 months ago.
YouTube is now nearly twenty % of Google’s business, and also it’s developing 3 occasions quicker compared to the majority of the business.
In principle, YouTube is money on the side which is not hard. The website traffic is actually plugged into Google’s networking of cloud details clinics, of which you’ll notice twenty four, on each and every continent other than Africa. (Africa is still helped by somebody network.) Most YouTube earnings is from the advert network designed for the search engine.
Though it is not that easy. YouTube is actually beneath continuous pressure above just what it enables on as well as just what it captures downwards. Efforts to change misinformation are attacked from both the perfect and also the left.
YouTube genres like “with me” movies, are big small businesses in their own right. YouTube developers represent a massive labor pressure. New YouTube features are huge news and stand for prospective anti-trust a hard time. YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, California has over 1,000 workers.
Google purchased YouTube inside 2006 for $1.65 billion, when it had been little more than a start-up. If founders Chad Hurley and Steve Chen had preserved that inventory, it’d right now be worth aproximatelly $10.5 billion.
In spite of this, YouTube will be the largest bargain within the story of mass media.
Because of the government’s antitrust please alongside it, centered on the search engines and advertising , Google has a great motivator to obtain paid within various other ways for YouTube.
Besides assessment going shopping inside YouTube videos, Google is looking to build subscription revenue. The straightforward alternative is to get money for turning as a result of ads. YouTube has twenty million “premium” patrons, as well as YouTube Music prospects. With twelve dolars monthly the premium members would be really worth almost $3 billion a season.
Often larger dollars might come from YouTube Premium, a sixty five dolars per month bundle of cable channels with 2 zillion owners at the end of September. That is about $1.6 billion. (Full disclosure: we reduce our $150-per-month cable service previous month and switched over to YouTube Premium.) Over 6.5 huge number of people slice cable system within the last 12 months. That’s a big potential market, and an expanding one.
At this point, too, actions on exactly what to incorporate within the bundle get a huge difference to other manufacturers. Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ:SBGI) assimilated a $4.2 billion loss inside the last quarter following YouTube Premium in addition to the Walt Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) Hulu dropped the regional athletics channels of theirs, many of that are branded as Fox Sports.
The Bottom line on GOOG Stock If you’re shopping for GOOG stock for progress, you are shopping for YouTube.
YouTube could be the dominant professional in video that is complimentary . Millions of millennials obtain all the TV of theirs via YouTube. Most people do not pay for advertisements or YouTube Premium.
With innovative platforms, along with fresh methods to generate money just like going shopping, YouTube has both a near-monopoly within its area in addition to a long “runway” of development ahead of it.
In fact splitting Google’s network of cloud details clinics and also ad networking from YouTube might not affect it. The service can potentially just rent these expert services.
YouTube could be the largest threat cable faces because it is 100 % free. GOOG inventory is now figured for about seven situations sales. With YouTube generating roughly six dolars billion per quarter of revenue, and rising much faster compared to the main service, it is possibly worth $200 billion. Maybe more.