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Scheduled for a release on July 23, the new Honor 9X and it's Pro variant continue to be targeted for the web leaks. So, just moments ago the official renders were spotted at Vmall, The official Huawei online store in China which reveals the design for the very first time. On top of that, the AnTuTu benchmarks have already shown the upcoming mid-rangers to have just about everything to outclass the Xmiomi 's Redmi Note 7.
Apart from the official renders, the AnTuTu benchmarks have also finally confirmed the Honor 9X to be equipped with the Kirin 810 processor. The information was revealed after the device underwent the benchmark tests conducted just yesterday, on Monday (15).
With this, we can also confirm that the device has Mali-G52 GPU and has 4/6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The image below shows an overall benchmark score of 219,809 for the upcoming device.
When Honor 9X is compared to Huawei Nova 5, we can see that the score of the new handset is slightly lower than the nova's score of 237,437 points. That's because despite having the same Kirin 810, the Huawei device has 8 GB of RAM, something that influences the overall score.
However, nothing stops Honor from further optimizing the Honor 9X to achieve better results. In addition, since this device can still just be a prototype, it is expected that the final variant may achieve a better score.
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Just to refresh your memory, the Honor 9X will go official with a 6.59-inch screen, 3,900 mAh battery, and a pop-up selfie camera. The only difference between the standard and pro variant is that the Honor 9x Pro has an additional fourth Depth-sensing camera. The handsets are also said to be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
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Jenkins has designed two patterns—Alyvia and Storm—that will be featured on decorative pillows, shams and duvet applications.
“I’m thrilled to be collaborating with DownTown Company to create this bespoke designer collection,” said Jenkins. “In choosing a partner for this endeavor, it was very important that the manufacturer embraced a high standard of quality, and would approach this relationship with a certain measure of fearlessness in terms of my designs. Thankfully, the women of DownTown Company more than meet these criteria; and I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve created!”
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Bonnie Barone is ready for the big Black Friday rush. With ongoing sales and plenty of brand new merchandise, her Gold Coast designer resale shop has seen more business from holiday shoppers looking for more bang for their buck..
"They come here. They look at something then go to Michigan Avenue and come running back to buy it because they realized it is 50 to 80 off of retail," said Barone.
"You can find anywhere from Prada to Gucci and Louis Vuitton at a very discount price," said Stephanie Joly, shopper.
With only the holiday spirit to keep them warm on a chilly Friday morning, shoppers staked out a North Avenue Best Buy looking to gobble up after Thanksgiving deals on electronics and the latest tech gadgets.
"I think the prices are good. I think they are affordable even in this tough economy," said Dasnar Makins, early morning shopper.
Expanded hours meant long lines and jammed parking lots at Woodfield Mall and other suburban shopping centers as many retailers offered special deals.
"Macy's reported in October a 5-percent increase on the year. We're anxious for that trend to continue. we're seeing good traffic today. This is our important 4th quarter season," said Linda Piepho, Macy's.
Not everyone was thrilled with the discounts at the kickoff of the hectic holiday shopping season.
"I haven't found so many good deals yet, but shopped anyway," said Ann Sofieforsten, shopper.
"It's a lot of sales going on so it's good," said Kevin Yon, shopper.
Some experts say despite ongoing concerns about the economy a lot of consumers will spend.
"Sixty-five percent of Chicagoans will spend the same amount or more," said Seema Pajula, Deloitte.
Even with the promise of increased spending, it's still too early to tell if Black Briday was a success for retailers who will now turn their sights to getting customers online on cyber Monday.


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Welch, a manager at a California technology company, said he likes giving to Kickstarter projects — he has donated more than $1,000 — because they are "tangible" and he enjoys helping people create something from scratch.
"You feel like you have an ownership role in it," he said.
Strickler said the two-year-old site has featured 20,000 campaigns, with more than 8,500 of them reaching their goals.
Overall, more than $60 million has flowed to projects through Kickstarter, with about a third of funding going to filmmaking, Strickler said. Music and art projects have been the next highest-funded ventures. The average amount raised is about $5,000, he said.
But Strickler and others caution that crowdfunding campaigns are far from easy work. Entrepreneurs typically have to spend a good deal of time online promoting their campaigns, through email and Facebook, Twitter and other websites.
Artists and nonprofit executives also have to figure out whether rushing to raise money online in a matter of weeks is worth their time. Sean Stannard-Stockton, head of a California firm that advises major private donors, said some might find the effort is more trouble than it's worth — literally.
"It is entirely plausible that many crowdfunding projects cost the nonprofit sector more in time and expenses than the amount of money given to the winners," said Stannard-Stockton, the chief executive of Tactical Philanthropy Advisors.


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TechSkills is currently undertaking a pilot for credentials before it is to be rolled out across all educational institutes delivering Tech Industry Gold programmes. If you are interested in Tech Industry Gold credentials for your cohort of learners, get in touch.
This year our competition for Tech Industry Gold degree students, is taking an exciting new twist as we launch a new format. Teams – or individuals – will pitch to our panel of Tech Titans live during our Spring event, kindly hosted by BT in Birmingham on 16 March.
We are back! Our live event for Tech Industry Gold degree students will take place on Wednesday 16th March 2022 at BT offices in Birmingham. Register now if you are a degree student and find out more about how to participate if you are an employer.
Manchester Metropolitan University’s Digital User Experience (UX) degree apprenticeship programme has gained Tech Industry Gold Accreditation.
BT has backed Tech Industry Gold Digital Credentials for its digital degree apprenticeship graduates, building on the company’s commitment to invest in skills and apprenticeships across its business operations.
The second National Tech Industry Gold Digital Degree Apprenticeship Awards delivered another successful sweep of accolades for digital degree apprentices from across the UK….
TechSkills is delighted to host the second National Tech Industry Gold Degree Apprenticeship Awards online on 8th February 2022. Find out more and book your place.
We are now introducing online mentoring for students on Tech Industry Gold degree programmes. If you are interested, get in touch.
Nominations are open for the 2022 National Tech Industry Gold Degree Apprenticeship Awards. The deadline for submissions has now been extended to 25 January.


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PLDT, Smart Unveiled New Logos: Here’s A Glimpse
It is not every day that the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) and its subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc., reveals a surprise.
On June 13, the two companies lifted the veils off their new logos and change in name to signify their recent thrust to transform the business into data-driven services.
During the special unveiling event, PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan announced that they have embarked on a digital pivot to serve the growing needs of consumers’ digital lifestyle and to satisfy the Philippine’s thriving digital economy.
The three-year digital venture of the country’s biggest phone carrier aims to make its networks have the best data-capable infrastructure. It seems that the firm is committed to provide innovative offerings to its consumers.
International Data Corporation’s market analyst, Alon Anthony Rejano, said via Rappler that it is a refreshing sign that a Telco like PLDT is getting ready to up its business toward being a so-called “3rd Platform player.”
Chairman Pangilinan explained during the event that the new logos demonstrate the convergence of PLDT and Smart in serving both individual and enterprise consumers through their fixed along with wireless technologies.
It is worth mentioning that the evolution of the PLDT logo started from the year 1940. Smart logo evolution, in the meantime, was from 1993.
The new logos sport a triangular shape with the three sides representing the business pillars: people, innovations as well as customers. Without these pillars, no business will be successful. On the side, a triangle stands for Delta, the 4th Greek letter that represents “change.”
There have been both positive and negative comments about the new logos. But according to market analyst Rejano, the rebranding of the companies has a very limited impact on subscribers. Company logos are effective tool to create branding association and are useful for marketing campaign; however, no customer will cut subscription or stop using the product just because they do not like the logo design. The main basis of customers’ choice is still the quality of the offerings, said the analyst.


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NetEnt will offer its gaming services to GAN, the new brand name for GameAccount Network. According to the partnership agreement, NetEnt will supply its games via the Simulated Gaming platform in the US and the games will be offered on land-based casino operator’s websites.
In addition, NetEnt will also supply a selection of its online casino games to multiple land-based casino operators. This is yet another impressive deal from NetEnt just after the Swedish gaming developer had applied for a Casino Service Industry Enterprise License from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement earlier this year and had been granted a waiver to provide its services in the US via Borgata and Bwin.party brands whilst their license was being considered.
The latest deal with GAN has given NetEnt a chance to broaden its online gambling services in the US market.
The Managing Director of NetEnt Americas LLC, Björn Krantz commended on the deal and said, “The agreement with GAN will allow land-based casinos in the US to introduce NetEnt’s online casino games to their player community ahead of possible state regulations. The opportunity to build early recognition and loyalty regarding our gaming titles fits perfectly into our long-term growth strategy in the US.”
NetEnt will continue making grounds in the US market and it is expected to make more deals with other US gaming firms.
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On November 3 laser developer and manufacturer Cynosure UK launched Aesthetic Exchange; a new learning and development platform concept in the form of exclusive events.
The launch was hosted by aesthetic laser surgeon Dr Dianne Quibell at the ME Hotel in London and was the first of the series of events. Delegates from more than 40 clinical practices enjoyed a full day of educational sessions, panel discussions, presentations, live demonstrations and peer-to-peer networking.
The company explained that this new learning platform ‘provides an educational forum for discussion and networking, allowing practitioners to experience hands-on demonstrations of Cynosure industry-leading aesthetic laser technologies alongside training, networking and access to expert marketing support for increased business success’.
According to Cynosure UK, the Aesthetic Exchange will deliver ongoing educational sessions and opportunities for practitioners, helping to get clinics started with hair removal and facial rejuvenation technologies, before expanding into picosecond technology and tattoo removal, as well as exploring the growth potential of body contouring and skin tightening.
Ben Savigar-Jones, UK and Ireland sales director at Cynosure said, “The event was a huge success – we had great feedback from our delegates who were blown away by the knowledge and expertise of our speakers, and the focused education on all the key treatment areas from Cynosure. We are looking forward to hosting a series of additional Aesthetic Exchange events to help our customers grow and expand their businesses!”


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Apple warns Chinese social media apps to disable 'tip' function
San Francisco: Apple has reportedly warned several Chinese social networking apps to disable their "tipping" functions because it is in violation of the company's App Store rules.
The iPhone maker, on Friday, also said that if the companies fail to disable the function, it would start collecting 30 per cent on all cash transfers.
To commend app developers on a job well done or aid their creation, Chinese users can tip them whatever they wish to. The cash is immediately transferred between the parties.
According to the report, Apple has been sharing revenue on all purchases with app developers.
In most cases, the split is 70-30, with app developers taking the larger share.
Developers who do not like the idea of sharing 30 per cent of their revenue with Apple have no choice but to accept it or remove their apps from the company's application marketplace, the report added.
Apple has now asked the developers to comply with its demands or face the possibility of app updates not hitting the App Store.
The Cupertino-based company even warned that it could remove their apps from its App Store if they fail to comply to the rules.


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The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) confirmed on Friday that the consumer price index (CPI) was at . lies 6.1% on average for the year a tenth less than in July and the lowest rate since last May.
The harmonized annual inflation figure, which Eurostat uses in its statistics, reached 6.4% in August, compared with 6.5% in the previous month.
In August 2023, food prices continued to show above-average growth, rising 9% year-on-year after rising 11% in July.
According to Destatis, consumers had to “pay significantly more” (+17.1%) for sugar, jam, honey and other confectionery. The prices of bread and cereals (+13.6%), vegetables (+12.4%) and fish and seafood (+11.5%) also increased significantly compared to the previous year. Edible fats and oils, on the other hand, cost 13.9% less than a year earlier.
“The inflation rate remains at a high level. The increase in energy and food prices exceeds general inflation and keeps the inflation rate high,” emphasized Ruth Brand, President of the Federal Statistical Office.
Energy price growth accelerated to 8.3% in August, compared to a 5.7% increase in July. In particular, electricity prices increased by 16.6% compared to August 2022, while gas prices increased by 2.2% year-on-year.
Core inflation, which excludes volatility in energy and fresh food prices, was unchanged at 5.5% in August, which Destatis says underscores the “significant role” food prices are playing in rising inflation.
Month-on-month, the consumer price index in Germany rose by 0.3%, the same rate as in July.


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Jake’s Bakes cookie delivery to open retail location
Jake’s Bakes is taking its fresh cookies beyond homes and offices. The warm cookie delivery service is getting a retail space.
“This will give us a full-time deal of 10 to midnight, or whatever we decide the hours will be, to bake, and for people to stop and grab cookies,” said owner Jake Veyhl.
The shop, located in the old Smoothie King spot at 2422 Elliston Place, will feature a display case to sell a limited quantity of its eight flavors, for people who just want one or two cookies and some milk. But it will mainly serve as a storefront for callers to pick-up their freshly baked treats.
“It’s very much like a pizza delivery concept — you call ahead and swing by,” Veyhl said.
The delivery service will continue to work as normal, serving within a roughly five-mile radius.
Jake’s Bakes is set to open the new space in November, before Thanksgiving, Veyhl said.
Stay tuned at www.jakesbakesnashville.com or 615-429-4264.


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Israeli-based startup Better Juice recently announced that it was teaming up with Brazilian Juice producer Citrosuco SA to establish a pilot plant that will ultimately lead to the production of reduced sugar orange juice. Better Juice Ltd. has developed innovative new enzymatic technology that reduces the load of simple sugars in orange juice.
The patent-pending enzymatic technology uses all-natural ingredients to convert monosaccharides and disaccharides (fructose, glucose and sucrose) into prebiotic and other non-digestible fibers and sugars as the juice passes through a continuous flow column. The resulting reduced sugar juice may taste a bit less sweet but have a more intense fruity flavor.
“This collaboration with Citrosuco is a vote of confidence in Better Juice’s leading technology and its capabilities for reducing sugar in orange juice,” said Dr. Eran Blachinsky, founder and CEO of Better Juice in an interview with Israeli Innovation News NoCamels (https://bit.ly/2rJIEzd). “We’re excited to work with this strategic partner and help create juices with low sugar—the latest frontier in sugar reduction.”
Sugar reduction currently relies on the addition of high-intensity sweeteners. This new process uses the natural enzymatic activity in non-GMO microorganisms to convert a portion of the simple fructose, glucose and sucrose sugars into fibers and other non-digestible natural sugars, while preserving the full complement of vitamins and other nutrients inherent in the fruit. The technology was developed in collaboration with Hebrew University in Rehovot, Israel as well as seed investment and support from The Kitchen Hub food tech incubator.
Benefits of the enzymatic sugar reduction technology are many, including:
• Ideal for all types of fruit juices and sugars: Sucrose, glucose and fructose
• Adds dietary fibers
• Maintains juice properties, such as smell and taste (except for reducing sweetness)
• Has minimal impact on final juice cost
• Offers flexible capacity
• Integrates easily into existing manufacturer facilities
• Easy and inexpensive to operate and maintain without requiring skilled staff
• Is environmentally friendly since all waste materials are food grade and can be used as feed
Better Juice conducted several trials with different beverage companies and succeeded in reducing sugars in orange juice from 30% up to 80%. The start-up can now provide proof of concept for orange juice.
Product development and applications general manager of Citrosuco, Alex Marie Schuermans, expressed his optimism about his company’s collaboration with Better Juice in an interview with NoCamels: “We have been seeking an orange juice sugar reduction technology for some time. Better Juice’s solution holds a lot of promise and we are confident that by combining their technology with our know-how, we can accelerate production of the first sugar-reduced orange juice.”
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The popularity of cellphones in Cambodia is nothing new, but there has recently been a huge proliferation of new and different accessories, particularly among young people.
While some people simply see decorative phone cases as a way to enhance the look of their mobile device, 19-year-old Tep Sreylis opines that there are many more advantages to these accessories than good looks alone.
Sreylis, a third-year student majoring in Khmer literature at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, wants to highlight the benefits to these cases, which can shield your phone from calamity.
So, what are these benefits?
Holding a cartoon-themed phone case of her own, Sreylis says the thick covering can protect a phone from breaking or becoming damaged when dropped or knocked against something.
“Other than preventing it from damage, the phone case can make my phone less slippery when I hold it because the case is made of plastic,” she says.
Accessory cases can also help bring a touch of individuality to your phone and prevent confusing headaches, Sreylis points out.
“Of course the colour of a phone case contributes to the prettiness and attractiveness of a phone but what is more important is that a phone case of our favourite colour can make our phone personal and stand out, which enables us to identify our phones easily and quickly when we somehow misplace it,” she says.
On top of such practical benefits a phone case can also make an inexpensive, daggy model look cool and boost your confidence when you flash your mobile out in front of other people, Sreylis says.


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Happy Inauguration Day! We have a few stories for this Friday afternoon that should keep you going into the weekend:
- Tim Cook sold 30,000 shares of Apple stock, netting him a nice payday
- Apple’s hardware won’t be the primary driver of the company’s fortunes in the future
- Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is building a plant in Shenzhen, China near an Apple R&D center
The text version of the podcast can be viewed below. To listen to the podcast here, click the play button on the player below. Note to Apple News readers: you’ll need to visit Apple World Today in order to listen to the podcast.
Hi, this is Steve Sande for Apple World Today, and this is the AWT News Update for January 20, 2017.
Apple CEO Tim Cook got a nice payday this week. He sold 30,000 shares of Apple stock, providing a cool $3.6 million. But don’t worry — he’s not selling all of his stock. Cook still has 1,009,809 shares of Apple stock valued at over $121 million. Cook was paid $8.7 million in 2016, less than the $10.2 million he received in 2015. He and other executives got the pay cuts as the company didn’t meet target performance goals. However, don’t feel too sad for Tim, as he cashed in about $137 million in stock bonuses as he reached his fifth year as CEO. Just yesterday, Apple analyst Neil Cybart gave the executive team a report card, saying that slow Mac and iPad updates as well as slow advances in Siri’s capabilities were areas in which the company needed to improve. The report card gave the company’s product strategy an A-, product pipeline and R&D an A, Operations a B-, Marketing and Storytelling an C+, Culture B+, Public Face an A+, and Financials a B.
We’ve talked about the rumors surrounding Apple’s iPhone 8 that’s expected to bring revolutionary changes in design and technology to the smartphone this year, and it’s expected that the new phone will drastically increase the iOS user base. But hardware won’t be the huge driver for Apple gross profit in the future according to Ben Schachter from Macquarie Research. He sees about 75% of Apple’s gross profit through fiscal year 2021 coming from services including the App Store, AppleCare, and other services like iTunes, iCloud and Apple Pay. Services revenue will grow at about 17 percent per year through 2021 while hardware revenue will only grow at about 2.4 percent in that timeframe. To quote Schachter, “The App Store is one of the best business models ever created. Apple investors need not rely on Apple for all the innovation to drive the model forward. If someone creates a game in their parents’ garage in Taipei or if GE revolutionizes health care with an app, Apple can benefit.” During the July 2016 earnings call, Tim Cook noted that Apple’s services business would become the size of a Fortune 100 company this year.
Nikkei Asian Review is reporting that Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn Electronics will build a factory in conjunction with Apple’s new R&D center in Shenzhen in order to make it easier for the two to develop and test prototype products. Foxconn is developing wireless modules in Shenzhen and will seek orders from Apple for the next-generation iPhones.
That’s all for today; I’ll be back Monday afternoon with another edition of the AWT News Update.


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Phoenix Contact in Germany is to license its PLCnext Technology open automation platform to industrial robotics and mechatronics manufacturer Yaskawa Electric in Japan.
The aim is to drive the transition away from proprietary solutions towards an open and future-proof ecosystem for industrial automation, says Phoenix. It will license its PLCnext runtime environment to Yaskawa and has agreed upon joint further development. Yaskawa plans to use the PLCnext runtime system in motion controls and robotics, initially in Europe and the US, where it owns Motorman robotics
“The openness of the PLCnext ecosystem enables a large number of providers to offer highly flexible, secure, and modern automation technology. This technology partnership with Yaskawa is a milestone for the automation industry, because the more partners that engage in an open automation ecosystem, the more beneficial it becomes for every single participant,” said Ulrich Leidecker, COO and President of the Industrial Management and Automation Business Area at Phoenix Contact, adds,
PLCnext Technology combines open control technology, modular engineering software, and an online community, this solution allows users to adapt easily to changing demands and to use existing and future software services efficiently. It also supports a digital marketplace for software and systematic cloud integration to address applications across the Internet of Things. (IoT).
“I am really happy that we are now deepening our long-standing, trusting business relationship even further and expanding our partnership in the field of industrial control technology,” said Bruno Schnekenburger, CEO and President of Yaskawa Europe.
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Slack’s new ads tap World Cup to appeal to workers beyond its tech and media base
Slack may be ubiquitous across Silicon Valley startups, media companies and agencies, but the communication tool is trying to appeal to more 9-to-5 workers in its latest ad campaign that includes a collaboration with Fox Sports during the World Cup.
Slack is running 30-second TV spots that feature workers in colorful clothes and an enlarged view of an office’s Slack. When Anna, a character in the ad, shares the company’s new vacation policy, she’s greeted by virtual emojis and real beach balls. The summer advertising campaign also includes 15-second video ads for digital as well as online display ads, audio ads on Pandora and Sirius, podcast sponsorships and paid social.
“It would be closed-minded to think everyone already knows what Slack is or knows how to communicate this way. There’s a whole world of knowledge workers out there,” said Anna Pickard, Slack’s head of brand communications. “We’re a startup, but we’re a startup made up of people who have been around the block. We’re not routed in making solutions for people who live next door to us in San Francisco.”
Slack touts more than 8 million daily active users. There are more than 3 million paid users, and its 70,000 paid teams include 65 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Now, Slack is focused on attracting more enterprise customers amid competition from Facebook’s Workplace and older workplace communication software options.
This is far from Slack’s first big ad campaign, but the narrative has changed from fantastical to ordinary. Slack’s first TV ad premiered in December 2015 and featured a team of animals making a flying umbrella. Another ad from 2017 showcased animated animals in black and white building a spaceship. This year’s campaign, titled “The Collaboration Hub for Work” and created with the help of creative agency Redpepper, differs by showing real people — not animals — completing typical work tasks like getting a budget approved and launching an ad campaign.
While one of the beauties (and horrors) of Slack is being able to take it, and therefore your work, anywhere with an internet connection, the ad campaign features people doing work in a physical office.
“This is a way to say Slack is not just for those happy few who can take their work with them,” Pickard said. “It’s for people in the traditional office. Everyone has a need to collaborate better.”
To reach those traditional office workers, Slack is running TV ads on morning shows like “Good Morning America” and “CBS This Morning” before 9 a.m. and during the workday on networks like CNBC and Bloomberg TV.
“People are getting ready in the morning, and work often is the first thing they’re thinking about,” said Byron Fulmer, Slack’s brand marketing manager. “We want to be there and show that there’s a better way for work.”
Slack also is running online display and YouTube ads during the workday. The three 15-second video spots are focused on finance, marketing and sales.
“From the moment of finishing up a PowerPoint to talking Karen in finance, they might look at social media or look at what happened on the late night shows. It’s something every employer doesn’t want to happen but does,” Fulmer said.
Slack is also tapping into the hype around the World Cup. As part of the “Collaboration” campaign and titled #PoweredBySlack, Slack partnered with Fox Sports through the help of marketing and media agency Noble People. Slack is sponsoring the Fox Sports Hub in Los Angeles, the physical studio space for commentators.
Fox Sports is also running Slack-related ads that show how its teams in New York, Russia and elsewhere collaborate. For example, one video shows the production team sharing a clip of Lionel Messi on Slack so the social media team could repurpose it.
“We wanted to focus on how our partners are using Slack,” Fulmer said. “If you look at the 15-second spot for marketing, that’s how we’re using Slack. I’ve probably sent six emails to the agency [Noble People] since we’ve started working together in the last two years.”
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Rumours, leaks, and reports about a more powerful Switch variant have been doing the rounds for a long time now, but the past few months have seen multiple credible leaks pointing to a newer SKU for the system. Allegedly, Nintendo have been asking developers to make their games 4K-ready, have a bunch of new games lined up to go along with the new model, and the new model is due out some time in early 2021.
It seems, however, that at least where the timeline is concerned, those reports may not have been entirely accurate- either that, or plans have internally changed at Nintendo. As reported by Bloomberg, during the company’s recent quarterly Q&A session, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said that the company won’t be announcing any new Switch models anytime soon. Of course, the wording of that statement does leave the door open for announcements to come down the line, perhaps later in the year, but those who were hoping for a new, more powerful Switch model to come out in the immediate future should probably recalibrate their expectations.
Nintendo recently announced updated sales figures for a number of games, while also confirming that the Switch has now surpassed the lifetime sales of the 3DS, having sold a total of 79.87 million units worldwide as of the end of December.


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By Li Panpan
The global cellular IoT module chipset shipments in the first quarter of 2022 increased by 35% year-on-year, said market research company Counterpoint Research in its latest report.
The report noted that the Chinese mainland was the key region for cellular IoT module chipset consumption during the quarter; The Chinese mainland, North America, and Western Europe accounted for over 75% of the volume.
Qualcomm, UNISOC(紫光展锐), and ASR (翱捷科技) held the top three positions in the global cellular IoT module chipset market in Q1 2022; Their market shares are 42%, 25%, and 7%, respectively, followed by MediaTek (5%), Eigencomm(移芯通信4%), Xinyi Technology(芯翼信息3%), Huawei HiSilicon (3%), and Sequans(2%).
Although Qualcomm ranks first with a 42% market share, there are six Chinese manufacturers, including MediaTek, in the top eight players, supported by an extensive application market in China.
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Smart With billions of mobile devices out there, mobile app development trends are definitely something to keep an eye on. Year 2016 proved to be a phenomenal year for app development industry and 2017 will be even better as mobile app industry will generate $188.9 billion dollars in revenue by 2020. Businesses are riding the mobile wave to maximize their revenues and there are many good reasons why businesses are taking mobile seriously.
To begin with, smart-phones have become an integral part of our daily lives. From waking up in the morning to going to bed at night, we check our smart-phones 85 times a day, as depicted by this study. It further suggests that young adult spend five hours on average every day on their smart-phones. This opens up new avenues for businesses to capitalize on. This would only be possible if businesses are fully aware of the latest mobile app development trend.
The preceding infographic will tell you about mobile app development trend so you can deliver an immersive user experience to boost your revenue in 2017.


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New and Asian buyers propel Christie's art sales to record high
Published on Jan 23, 2014 6:09 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - Christie's art sales surged to a record high of 4.54 billion pounds (S$9.5 billion) in 2013 as new buyers and rising Asian demand contributed to a buoyant art market in a fragile global economy.
Sales at the London-based auction house rose 16 per cent from 2012, Christie's said on Wednesday, helped by a push to attract Asian art collectors that included the company's first auctions in China and India in 2013.
Traditional markets in Europe accounted for 54 per cent of last year's buyers with another 30 per cent from the Americas.
Asia's share was almost 16 per cent and Chinese buyers increased their art spending by 63 per cent on 2012.
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text: Iran\'s largest carmaker, Iran-Khodro Company (IKCO), announced that its products will be exported to Tunisia following its recent deal with a Tunisian company.\"This is basically brought up based on a request by a Tunisian company to open a sale and after-sale services center for IKCO cars and the draft awaits IKCO officials\' approval,\" the company reported.\"The two companies\' authorities have held several meetings and discussed all conditions of the contract. The last meeting was held in March 2013, in which the Tunisian party asked for selling IKCO cars like Samand, Runna, Dena, Soren and Sarir in that country, while providing the needed after-sale services,\" it added.The two sides\' cooperation will also include providing IKCO cars with parts supplied by Tunisian part makers. In 2012, a letter of understanding based on the Irano-Tunisia economic cooperation commission\'s agreement was signed to supply 1000 sets of IKCO cars to Tunisia.In the past the Tunisian government had a monopoly on car imports, however the obstacles are gradually being removed. Iran Khodro believes Tunisia suits its developmental goals in the global markets. According to IKCO deputy CEO in export, Tunisia can be a threshold for IKCO to enter North African countries, mainly Libya and Algeria.Global carmakers have a special interest in North African markets. IKCO has also exported cars to this region during the past years. The company has aimed to improve sales in these countries with its new cars.IKCO also has a production plant in Senegal.


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On Sunday (well before Thanksgiving, smh) during the premiere of the British X-Factor, PayPal premiered a new Christmas-themed ad in the UK. The commercial shows two woebegone brothers lamenting over the prospect of a present-less Christmas.
One brother tells the other:
I have bad news Toby. I don't think we're getting any Christmas presents this year. Have you noticed how mum and dad have been around so much lately? Normally this time of year, they're out shopping.
But—surprise—this won't be a Dickensian Christmas after all. When Toby and his brother run down the stairs on Christmas morning, there are indeed presents under the tree. As Toby and his brother gallop toward the gifts, the words, "Check out before they know it," appear on the screen. Then we see the happy parents buying gifts online.
This is a fine reminder to adults that online shopping is quick and easy, and can make it easier to keep the holiday spirit alive by spending time with their kids instead of shopping for them, etc.
But for kid viewers, the ad sends a pretty clear message: There is no Santa. There are only your parents (and PayPal!), who sneak around behind your back and make up excuses to secretly pretend they are Santa. In other words, Christmas is a sham.
This secondary message has made British parents very, very mad at Paypal. According to the Guardian, "The Advertising Standards Authority has received 233 complaints that the advertisement is offensive for ruining Christmas and is inappropriately scheduled on TV."
An ASA spokesperson told me by email that "the general nature of the complaints are that the ad is offensive because it implies that Father Christmas doesn’t exist and that it’s inappropriate to be shown at a time when it could be seen by children." He added, emphasis mine, "the complaints have only just come in and we are currently assessing them. No decision has been taken on whether there are grounds for an investigation."
So it's not impossible that the UK's advertising watchdog could probe PayPal for heavily implying that (spoiler alert) Santa isn't real.
PayPal, for its part, has defended—and apologized for — the commercial. In a statement, director of PR for Paypal UK Rob Skinner explained that, according to his research, even children who believe in Santa know that under-tree gifts are from parents:
Some people have been upset by the ad as they think that by focusing on the presents bought by mum and dad it suggests that Santa doesn’t exist. That was never our intention. Before we made the ad, we asked people from different parts of Britain about the idea behind it. The feedback was that presents around the tree were typically seen as being from family and friends, while those in the stocking at the end of the bed came from Santa. And quite a few of us involved with the ad campaign have small children, so we’d never do anything that might challenge the existence of Father Christmas.
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We take feedback from our customers seriously, and don’t want to be seen as Scrooge. So we’ve made arrangements for this ad only to air after 9pm, the ‘watershed’ after which it is assumed that young children won’t be watching.
A PayPal representative assured me over email that the ad will not appear in the U.S.
This is not, believe it or not, the first time that PayPal has been accused of killing Christmas. So good luck getting right with Santa.
Danielle Wiener-Bronner is a news reporter.


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Italian motorcycle magazine, Motociclismo have caught BMW Motorrad testing their all-new naked S1000RR Streetfighter on the roads of Italy. Now if you all might recall, back during the EICMA show in Milan last year, BMW Motorrad had hinted on a naked version of its popular sportsbike. The spy picture shows the naked offering dressed in BMW’s typical black and white swirl camouflage, making it hard to spot any minor details except for the eye-catching front fairing.
BMW officials have revealed that the S1000RR Streetfighter will house the same four-cylinder mill from the S1000RR, but in a slightly detuned form. The officials also went on to add that BMW Motorrad have planned out the S1000RR Streetfighter’s debut at the upcoming 2013 EICMA show in November. Also watch out for our exclusive review of the BMW F650GS in the forthcoming issue of Bike India.
Source – Motociclismo (Italy) and Dueruote.


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Communities Secretary Eric Pickles will announce whether the 1.5m sq ft Tithebarn development in Preston city centre can go ahead on 24 November.
A public inquiry into the retail-led development finished in June 2010. The development is led by Lend Lease, backed by Preston City Council. Grosvenor, the initial developer, withdrew in 2009 to concentrate on smaller developments.
If approved the scheme would be anchored by John Lewis and Marks & Spencer department stores along with further retail units, restaurants, a cinema, office space, 400 residential units and 2,700 car park spaces across a 36-acre site.
The scheme includes the refurbishment of historic market buildings, public realm works and a new bus facility.
Blackburn and Blackpool councils opposed the application at inquiry on the grounds the development was too large and would suck consumer spend from rival towns.


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Whether it’s too little or too much — it’s the supply chain that’s to blame.
Last fall, COVID-19 backups and dislocations made it hard for many retailers to get goods into their stores, whether they were stuck waiting for a cargo ship to dock or locked up in a factory that temporarily shut its doors.
Turns out, customers were in a mood to buy, so sales were lost.
Not wanting to miss out again, retailers ordered heavily — too heavily.
Now the supply chain is still not sorted out, but the goods are on their way, causing another set of problems.
“We’re still in a bit of a crisis mode from a supply chain perspective,” said consultant Brian Ehrig, a partner in Kearney’s consumer practice. “There’s a tremendous amount of goods that are on the water in transit. Now we’re starting to see retailers reporting problems with inventory levels.”
Walmart and Target are the two big recent examples, but many retailers are standing in line behind them.
“That may be the next shoe to drop,” Ehrig said. “We’ve got to get the inventory to a place where it can be sold, but now we’re seeing a slowdown in buying and we have too much of the wrong inventory.”
To wit, John David Rainey, Walmart’s chief financial officer, told analysts this month that the company has “about $1.5 billion of inventory that if we could just wave a magic wand, we’d make go away today.”
Of course, Walmart logged second-quarter sales of $151.4 billion and had $59.5 billion worth of inventory on hand going into the second half. But even so, that kind of spell would require potent magic.
And out of all of the categories Walmart carries, fashion is at the center of it all.
“The inventory issues were most acute in apparel in the second quarter,” Rainey said. “As we look into the third quarter, I’d say it’s home electronics and apparel are probably the areas that stand out the most.”
Just how that plays out come fall — at Walmart and retailers higher up the price spectrum — could shape the rest of the year in fashion.


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Siemens ties up with Symbian
SIEMENS is the latest big-name partner to join Psion's mobile software affiliate Symbian after the German technology giant bought a 5% stake in the venture for £14.25m.
The sale of new shares values Symbian at £285m, a 94% discount to the £5bn tag put on the venture at the height of the technology boom.
Symbian chief operating officer Thomas Chambers said the implied valuation could not be used as a marker for an eventual flotation as the group had wanted to bring Siemens' mobile handset expertise on board.
Matsushita paid a similar price in 1999 when it bought an 8.9% stake for £22m.
The timing of Symbian's flotation, and its future funding needs, now depend on royalties derived from mobiles sold using its operating system.
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Thankyou, which became a household name after taking on industry giants and a saturated market to launch a successful bottled water company and then leveraged that success to launch a body care, food and baby range, has decided to remove its food products from supermarkets across the country.
The “tough call”, as the company calls it, has been made in order to narrow its focus on its other products.
The social enterprise announced its plans on Thursday, saying that the remaining lines will be benefited by the move as they “are market leading, or showing potential to head in that direction”.
Thankyou’s food range is currently being phased out and will be off the market by April 2018.
In an open letter, co-founder and MD Daniel Flynn says it was his intent to make each range remarkable yet “the humbling and hard truth is though we innovated and fought hard for three years, we failed to produce a market-leading food range.”
“We put all four product ranges under the microscope and were faced with a tough choice: to invest again into our food range (at the expense of another range receiving less investment), or invest into the ranges that were already succeeding or showing early signs of heading in that direction. Ultimately, dropping the food range was the best decision for the future of Thankyou and our goal to help end global poverty in this lifetime,” he said.
Despite closing down its food category, the social enterprise will complete funding for all food projects its committed to, and continue to give 100% of profit to help end global poverty by funding access to safe water, toilets, safe births and healthcare for people in need.
Thankyou’s food range helped fund long-term food aid for over 130,000 people in need, on top of the 28.7 million days’ access to short term food aid for people in need. This includes 60,000 meals to Melbourne’s homeless and disadvantaged community through The Salvation Army’s Hamodava Café.
Also on the decline in FY17 is the brand’s water range.
Body care continues to overtake major brands in the category, and nappies and baby care are also on the rise.
Overall in FY17, Thankyou gave $853,458.80 to help end global poverty, and increased its total funding to $5.5 million to date.
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Daimler AG is Recalling more than one million new models Mercedes Benz
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Daimler AG announced its intention to withdraw more than one million new Mercedes Benz models at the world because of the risk of fire, after 51 cases of confirmed fires at the cause of the faulty fuse. The German manufacturer confirmed that no not hurt.
Coverage models will be quite wide under revocable campaign will get models C-Class, E-Class, CLA-Class, and also crossovers GLA and GLC, released in between 2015 in 2017, with broken the "current limiter" or fuse.
After identifying the fault on the production lines were immediately carried-out inspection with the purpose of defect elimination in the Assembly process. Also there are additional fuses in the cars that are on the warehouses of dealers.
"None of the car, not will be sold until it will equip additional guard," – said the representative of Mercedes-Benz.
At Daimler, said that problems arose when the engine is not been run. In this case, the "current limiter" in the starter could overheat. frequent start attempts the vehicle and, as a result, began to melt the surrounding elements that led to fire.
The first will be to modify a vehicle sold in US as 51 cases of ignition of 30 they was just in a New Light. US for German brand is the largest market, followed by China and Germany.
Notification of customers, with representatives of the company, will begin in late March, but this applies to the US market. The maddening thing is that no word from them was said about the timing of the start revocable campaign in other countries.


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During a session in which shareholders were permitted to pose questions to senior executives, nine-year-old Canadian Hannah Robertson told Don Thompson that she didn’t think it was fair when “big companies try to trick kids into’ eating food that isn’t good for them,” ABC News noted.
Robertson had accompanied her mother, a member of Corporate Accountability International, to the meeting. The girl told Thompson that McDonald’s should stop “trying to trick kids into wanting to eat” its food.
She added that “eating healthy food can be fun and yummy.” Her mother asked Thompson to stop marketing to children.
Thompson pointed out that his own children eat at McDonald’s, but that they also eat healthy foods made at home. He also noted that the chain offers a variety of fruit and vegetable-heavy menu items.
Shares of McDonald’s fell 1% in Friday morning trading.


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Traditional toys still on the list
Nerf guns and Beyblades have joined traditional favourites at the top of Kiwi kids’ wish lists for Christmas.
New Zealand Post has offered insight into what children hope to find under the tree this year – courtesy of the thousands of letters sent to Santa Claus.
‘‘ Based on previous experience we’d expect to see upwards of 100,000 letters to Santa by the close off date in mid-december,’’ New Zealand Post spokesman Michael Tull said.
‘‘I have it on good authority, from a slightly looselipped elf who’d had too many wine-gums, that some clear patterns are emerging in terms of what Kiwi kids want.’’
Traditional favourites feature prominently – with many three to seven-yearolds wishing for Lego, scooters, books and dolls – and yes, Barbie still reigns supreme.
Books and scooters are also much sought after by older kids and tweens – with more advanced Lego sets also popular. Skateboards and bikes feature prominently on many wish lists among this older crowd.
Two wishes which pop up frequently across both age groups are paddling pools and video games – with younger children often generically wishing for ‘‘a video game’’ while older kids often get very specific about exactly which game Santa and his elves should magic up for them.
However, many Kiwi kids are wishing for items which weren’t around when their parents were in short pants.
Three recent innovations which appear again and again on Kiwi wish- lists are:
beyblades – brightlycoloured spinning tops based on a Japanese anime series.
Nerf guns – plastic guns which fire foam darts, discs or water. An American favourite for generations, they were rare in New Zealand until recent years.
Mighty Beanz – an Australian invention; plastic capsules in a myriad of designs which twist and tumble in unpredictable ways thanks to a metal weight inside.
‘‘Parents will be relieved to know that a lot of the things kids are wishing for this year in their personal correspondence with Santa aren’t expensive – and some of them don’t cost anything at all – like having a nice Christmas with their family and friends,’’ Mr Tull said.
Nerf my day: Hasbro’s bright plastic water and foam dart shooters are proving popular on kids’ Christmas list requests.


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Saleen Performance Vehicles, based in Michigan, is currently displaying two of its latest contraptions at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The visitors at the booth will take a closer look at the Saleen 435S and the Saleen S281, both based on the 2010 Ford Mustang.
The Saleen 435S was the first vehicle launched under Saleen’s new ownership, following the purchase of Saleen Inc. in 2009, debuting as part of the Special Vehicle Team Owners Association’s annual “Mustang Week” event.
Steve Wyrick is a mega-illusionist and Vegas headliner. His grandfather used to own a 70′s Fastback, and that’s when his love affair with Mustang began. Put the two together and magic is bound to happen.
“Four passionate gamers who have burned rubber on the race track through their video game consoles have brought their racing dreams to life at an actual speedway for the eighth installment of the Mustang 10 Unleashed campaign.
Ford called upon the gaming community and staged a tournament with the best Need for Speed™ players and determined four gamers that would face the ultimate challenge: racing a real 2010 Ford Mustang. The selected gamers competed against each other in the critically-acclaimed Need for Speed SHIFT™, which includes the new 2010 Ford Mustang.
With the help of driving teachers from Fast Lane Racing School, the gamers had the opportunity to learn the in and outs of the actual sport of racing. The whole point of the Mustang Unleashed Campaign is to intersect the passions of our life-long Mustang lovers with their most creative, wildest, most impossible dreams, said Steve Ling, car group marketing manager for Ford Motor Company.
The Mustang story has always been connected with strong and athletic engines. And with the muscle you can find under the hood of the 2011 Mustang V6, Ford isn’t just adding a new chapter - it’s even raising the bar on V6 power. This new “horse” is equiped with a combination of performance and fuel economy that cannot be beat.
The innovative Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (TiVCT) technology is the beginning. This efficiently delivers power to the pony. The all-new 3.7–liter V6 turns out 305 horsepower with 280 lbs.–ft. torque using four valves per cylinder and TiVCT. And when all this power is projected to get 30 mpg hwy,* you know the 2011 Mustang V6 is destined to change the way we look at the V6 game.


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Ticket sales have not exactly been brisk for West Virginia’s game against James Madison on Saturday at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
According to Matt Wells, the program’s assistant athletic director for marketing and sales, about 20,000 or so West Virginia fans should be inside the stadium on Saturday.
West Virginia has sold 9,600 tickets, said Wells, and will use another 900 for the band and players families.
James Madison has sold another 7,000, and the Washington Redskins are attempting to sell tickets as well.
FedEx Field has a capacity of 85,000.
Unless there is a massive walk-up, at this rate it sounds like there will be thousands and thousands of empty seats.
Wells said he does not have a total number at this point, but there was an expectation it would be a difficult sell.
"Obviously it’s a little bit of a different animal in terms of a neutral site game against an FCS opponent," said Wells. "We knew it was going to be tough to sell it out."
There appear to be plenty of places to get tickets still:
*Groupon is getting in on the action.
Tickets are currently going for 38 percent off on the popular daily deal website that peddles everything from watches to Jamacian vacations.
*Ticketmaster appears to have plenty.
*And on StubHub tickets are going for as little as $24.95.


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Calls for novel EV strategy to boost entire ecosystem
All businesses need to benefit, say groups
Thailand needs to adopt an effective electric vehicle (EV) strategy rather than just increasing the number of EVs on the road to benefit all businesses in the EV ecosystem, according to industry groups.
Potential beneficiaries in the ecosystem include car assemblers and electronics developers.
Watchara Chatwiriya, president of the Thai Embedded Systems Association (TESA), said some EV makers are testing non-critical EV functions in Thailand, such as door opening systems.
"Thailand can serve as a potential base for some assistance systems, such as navigation or infotainment, in the EV or unmanned vehicle segments," said Mr Watchara.
Some major automakers from Europe and Japan are keen to recruit software developers for EVs, he said.
The government's EV incentive package should pace demand for EVs in the country and benefit some local auto component makers, Mr Watchara said.
Yet the government still needs a strategy and vision to make Thailand a centre for EV manufacturing or development, he said.
To help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) recruit highly skilled software engineers for EV development, TESA is in discussions to establish a consortium with joint investment from public and private entities that would form a talent pool to support SMES' work.
Niti Mekmok, president of the Thai Internet of Things Association, said the EV incentives would help stimulate demand and push EV makers to raise production to meet customer demand.
"I want to see Thai-branded EVs that are designed and produced by Thais," said Mr Niti.
"The majority of auto parts should be made by local SMEs to meet global standards."
The incentives can spur the development of sensors and embedded systems for EVs, he said.
To promote EV usage and production in Thailand, Mr Niti said, the government should consider the whole EV ecosystem, such as the number and locations of EV charging depots, the readiness of the entire supply chain for EV production, EV standard examination centres, and the number and capability of technicians and engineers.
He wants to see the establishment of a joint committee with members drawn from all relevant sectors to move EV development forward.
The development of an EV ecosystem in Thailand means not only more EVs on the road, but also new opportunities for Thais in terms of income, support for environmentally friendly smart cities, and developing Thai EV brands, said Mr Niti.
He said Thailand has an advantage over its regional peers because the country served as an auto assembly base for a long time.
"Switching to the production and assembly of EVs may not be that difficult for Thai developers," said Mr Niti.
Yet the government must consider where the EV components should be sourced and how well related supply chains are managed, he said.
It is also vital to consider whether Thai SMEs are ready to adjust to EV production, said Mr Niti.
"If they cannot adapt or are slow to do so, how does the government plan to help them?" he asked.


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One recent state Supreme Court decision could completely change the legal system in terms of families being able to hold gun manufacturers liable for wrongful death. On March 14, the Connecticut Supreme Court allowed a claim brought by the surviving family members of the Sandy Hook massacre against gun distributors, manufacturers, and sellers to move forward, laying the foundation to overcome legislative efforts to protect the gun industry from tort claims. The decision is the first to allow families to move forward in obtaining justice in spite of the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which attempted to halt the courts in their efforts to allow families to hold gun sellers accountable.
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act – Notable Exceptions
The Act still does allow a few exceptional claims to move forward, which laid the groundwork for the Connecticut Supreme Court’s recent decision. Specifically, it allows for families and individuals to bring what is known as negligent entrustment claims, which would involve, for example, alleging that gun dealers are selling guns to individuals who are too young and/or without properly following state-mandated background checks.
However, in order for a claim like this to be accepted, the sale has to occur between the dealer and the individual who caused the injury (as opposed to the gun eventually ending up in the hands of the individual who inflicts that injury).
Plaintiffs in the case were also able to move the case forward under another exception, which involves gun manufacturers and sellers to be held accountable if they violate a state or federal law in selling or marketing a firearm. In this case, plaintiffs argued that the gun manufacturer violated the state’s unfair and deceptive practices law–which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts in the conduct of commerce or trade–and that defendants had marketed firearms for criminal, illegal purposes, and thus committed deceptive acts.
The Court agreed that the state trade practices act can be used to compensate people for personal injury and wrongful death and that a direct seller relationship is not required to do so, and is applicable to the sale of a weapon used to inflict injury.
Opening Up Claims Using State Deceptive Trade Laws, Nationwide
The impacts of this decision—if not successfully appealed at the U.S. Supreme Court level or by Congress—could be far-reaching, allowing individuals and families to bring claims under every state’s unfair trade practices law. In addition, this case will now go through discovery, which will undoubtedly reveal damaging information to the gun industry concerning how they distribute, market, and sell guns.
Contact Our California Wrongful Death Attorneys
If you have lost a loved one due to someone or something’s intentional or negligent conduct—including businesses that engage in unscrupulous marketing of dangerous products—you may very well have access to justice via the courts. Contact our California wrongful death attorneys today for a free consultation to find out more about your rights and options.


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Four Companies That Successfully Manage Big Data
When it comes to data management Down Under, companies both large and small are turning to big data to get the job done. From analyzing massive sets of data to taking advantage of all the helpful information proper data management provides, big data is really helping Aussie companies optimize their digital worlds. With data integration in mind, here's a look at big data in Australia's business world:
Big Data Trends in Australia
Industries all across the world are jumping on the big data bandwagon and Australia is no exception. Australian businesses are quickly discovering the benefits of optimized data management and they're willing to spend big to have the big data ball in their court. In fact, according to Tata Consultancy Services, Australia is leading the pack in terms of companies investing in big data technology.
Aussie companies spent a whopping $50 million per company on big data in 2012 alone. Although this may not seem like a huge number, the median worldwide big data spending average per company is $10 million. Australia joins the Netherlands, Japan, and the United Kingdom in spending above average amounts on big data. With big data's management capabilities and analytics taking the business world by storm, the investment seems to be paying off.
Aussie Companies Already Using Big Data
Australian companies aren't wasting any time adopting big data into their business systems. From small companies to major corporations, as the following article shows, Australia's business world already knows “How to unlock big data's big potential" in some pretty exciting ways. Here are just a few Aussie companies taking advantage of big data:
Commonwealth Bank of Australia: The CBA has already discovered the benefits that big data analytics provides. Considered one of Australia's big four banks, the CBA is using big data to examine endless volumes of customer data to better serve their financial needs.
Woolworths Australia: Taking a big leap into the big data game, Woolworths of Australia is investing a quarter of a billion dollars into its big data endeavors in order to better analyze its consumers' online and in-store spending habits.
Australia Post: Australia's largest postal service is using big data's analytics services to better track its customers' spending habits, which will help the company optimize its marketing campaigns.
Telstra: One of Australia's largest cellular and mobile providers is also taking advantage of everything big data has to offer. Telstra is improving its marketing strategies and customer service by analyzing massive amounts of consumer data in real time.
Benefits of Big Data
From collecting and managing ever-expanding data sets to processing data across multiple platforms, there are a number of built-in benefits that go along with big data. But, in the eyes of Australian companies, the biggest asset of big data is its analytics capabilities.
With big data analytics, companies like the ones mentioned above can take untold amounts of raw data and turn it into valuable business insights on an informational level. Without big data analytics, that same data wouldn't be analyzed, but rather stored away where it can't do the company any good.
When it comes to managing and analyzing business data, Aussie companies are well ahead of the technology trend.
About the Author: Adam Groff is a freelance writer and creator of content. He writes on a variety of topics including computer technology and data management.


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Apple could be getting ready to release the iPhone 5, iPad Mini and iTV all together in September of this year reports iPhone5NewsBlog.
When it comes to choosing between the iPhone and Android phones, one often overlooked point is their respective app stores. Apple has its iTunes App Store and Android its Google Play store. So which one is better? Let's find out.
There has been a great deal of talk about Apple going up against the Samsung Galaxy S3 when they release the new iPhone 5. However there is going to be another contender for the best smartphone if speculations hold true, and it is from Amazon.
CNET recently decided to torture test the Samsung Galaxy S3 to find out if it could withstand temperatures of 190 degrees, being dropped multiple times and sent to the bottom of a fish tank.
Here's some good news for owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note as the Android 4.0 ICS update has started to roll out on July 10. We recently got a hands on preview of the Ice Cream Sandwich update on the Samsung Galaxy Note and can report that users should be pleased.
The Motorola DROID Razr Maxx has just got the update to ICS which means it is the first phone from Motorola to move to Android 4.0. The update provides users with support for recent apps, multi-tasking, folder creation and much more. In addition Motorola have put in some of their own additions, including a better app for the camera, better browser and lock screen. So how does ICS on the Maxx weigh up against Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich experience of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Touch Wiz and the Sense on the HTC One X?
One of the most wanted devices on the market right now is the Samsung Galaxy S3 as there are millions of fans still waiting to get their hands on pre-ordered phones. There have however been complaints about the device, and one of the latest is many complaints about the battery, which seems to be an escalating problem.
Customers of Verizon who thought they could pick up the Samsung Galaxy S3 on Tuesday are to be disappointed, reports Engadget. Apparently on their website it is now saying that the handset will not be available until the 12th July.
xAccording to CNET, the likelihood of Apple releasing a smaller tablet, the iPad Mini, is increasing, as speculations over it start to get more specific.
The Samsung Apex Q should be out on August 15th and the folks over at TMoNews have been able to find out about more about the device that may soon be on the shelves at T-Mobile. The SGH-T699 otherwise known as the Galaxy S Blaze Q, yet another long named phone, has received Wi-Fi certification.
Is bigger always better? Usually it is when it comes to smartphones and even Apple may think so as there are rumors of the new iPhone 5 having a larger screen. Though in a market where big is best HTC and Verizon seem to have other ideas as they came up with the Droid Incredible 4G LTE, a small phone with a large name which does surprisingly pack a lot of power into its somewhat small size.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has been causing quite a stir and it is now naturally the most anticipated update for Android devices. There are many devices out there still waiting for the update to 4.0 ICS but Jelly Bean is the only word on everyone's lips.
Samsung have their fair share of legal troubles with Android and now they seem to be taking an interest in Windows. According to CNET, they have plans to release a new tablet with Windows RT later in the year. This news comes in the wake of their announcement that they would be supporting Windows 8 by way of a hybrid laptop/tablet and an all in one personal computer.
According to IBTimes, the Samsung Galaxy S3 may be one of the top selling devices in the US and carriers cannot meet demand for the phones. However the device is not without its problems and here are some of the common ones that users have reported.
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BARCELONA, February 24, 2014 (AFP) – Samsung unveiled Monday its new flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone armed with a fingerprint scanner and a built-in heart rate sensor to defend its place as the world’s industry leader. Taking the limelight on the opening day of the world’s biggest mobile fair in Barcelona, Spain, the South Korean giant simultaneously revealed a connected bracelet for health-concerned customers.
Samsung made about 30 percent of all smartphones sold in the world last year, nearly twice the share of archrival Apple, which traditionally skips the annual World Mobile Congress.
But Samsung, which announced its new devices on the sidelines of the February 24-27 event, is nevertheless scrambling for new revenue sources as competition in mature markets intensifies.
In a struggle to stand out from the competition, including a rising challenge from China, Samsung showed off the Galaxy S5 with a light sensor on the back that gives a heart rate reading when the user touches it with his or her fingertip.
Though the case is plastic, as with earlier versions of the Galaxy series of smartphones, it is water and dust proof, and has a leathery feel on the back.
The smartphone boasts a full high d


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Carib takes larger share of local cement market
CEMENT manufacturer Carib Cement Company (CCC) indicated that its share of the local marketplace increased from roughly three-quarters to four-fifths.
The claim holds some merit as Carib entered into an agreement with then competitor Arc Systems last year.
"Carib Cement's market share improved to 86 per cent as a result of one of the traditional importers foregoing importation to purchase from Carib Cement," stated the audited annual report released late June. The local cement manufacturer previously stated that its market share hovered at 75 per cent.
Carib added that its market share increased despite a single-digit percentage reduction in the domestic market to roughly 690,000 tonnes.
In April 2013, the company forged a medium-term supply deal with the Norman Horne led Arc Systems to solely sell Carib cement. The agreement reduced CCC's major competitors from three to two, -- Tank-Weld and Buying House.
Last year, the company supplied 100,000 tonnes of clinker to Venezuela under the Trade Compensation Mechanism of the PetroCaribe Agreement. The first shipment left the island in December 2013 and CCC wants to extend that contract into 2014 with plans to ship an additional 240,000 tonnes.
It previously indicated that the Venezuela market offered vast potential to grow its annual sales by 50 per cent. Already, total sales rocketed to $12 billion for the financial year ending December 2013 compared with $9 billion a year earlier.
The local cement manufacturer started negotiations to enter Venezuela years ago but it was stalled due to the ill health and eventual death of president Hugo Chavez.
Last year Carib also restructured US$75 million in debt owed to its parent Trinidad Cement Limited by converting US$37 million into preference shares and converting US$38 million as capital.
"As a result the balance sheet was considerably strengthened. Group equity stood at $4.7 billion compared to a negative equity position of $2.9 billion," said management in its analysis and discussion accompanying the financials.
The group made $35 million profit for its March quarter 2014 compared to a loss of $497 million in the same quarter a year earlier due to debt restructuring. Carib added that its export cement sales volumes grew 87 per cent based on regional growth in Suriname and Guyana.


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Microsoft Flight Simulator Announces Closed Beta Test Date
As we know that the current corona pandemic has an impact on all aspects of the industry, both films and games. But it seems that this is not a significant problem for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The development of this game is proceeding according to the proper schedule. This is reinforced by the news that Asobo finally announced that the game is ready to go to the next stage.
They recently announced that this game will start entering a closed beta test on July 30, 2022. Previously they had also done an Alpha Test, and players who got the opportunity for the alpha test would also get a slot in the beta test. Others will be able to join in via an invite that will appear on Xbox Insiders.
But for now, there is no further news about how long this beta test will take. Reflecting on the alpha test that was carried out nine months ago, the closed beta test should not have lasted that long.
Some speculations say that this closed beta test is only for the finishing stage and in the near future you will be able to get this game at your favorite game store. So, is anyone looking forward to testing this game out?


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LTL conglomerate Yellow Corp. posted net earnings of 25 cents per share in the third quarter, up from 21 cents in the same period last year.
Yellow said its earnings would have been higher in the quarter, but it had to take a charge of $5.7 million related to the spin-off of SCS Transportation, a holding company for two regional LTL carriers.
Overland Park, KS-based Yellow said operating revenues climbed 6.7% to $682 million this quarter compared to the same period in 2001. For the first nine months of 2002, operating revenue stayed the same as last year at $1.9 billion.
Freight volumes and revenues also climbed for Yellow Transportation. Revenue increased to $662 million, up from $637 million in the third quarter of 2001. LTL revenue per day, excluding fuel surcharges, was up 5% in the quarter compared to the same quarter in 2001, reflecting a 1.9% increase in LTL tonnage per day and a 3% improvement in LTL revenue per hundred weight, excluding fuel surcharges, Yellow said.
Yellow president & CEO Bill Zollars added that the company expects to continuing profiitng from the demise of rival Consolidated Freightways (CF), which filed for bankruptcy in September.
"We are experiencing LTL revenue increases of approximately 15%, with incremental margins of 20%, as a result of the closure of CF," he said.
Assuming those trends continue, Zollars said he expects Yellow earnings in the fourth quarter to be between 45 to 50 cents per share.


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We recently took in this year’s edition of Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road flea market, considered one of the top street flea markets in the U.S. Flea market season on Miami Beach is from October to May, during peak tourist season and cooler weather. Several of the dealers head north for some shows in the summer.
This market has always had its share of vintage clothes and midcentury and modern designers. We noticed a lot more 1960s glass this year. It seems the next generation of dealers is finding a spot on the street as new, younger dealers replace some of the long-established vendors. At the Lincoln Road flea market you can always count on an eclectic mix of collectibles for sale and the fun of perusing them outdoors.
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Apple has suspended giving password resets over the phone. The change was made after the Gizmodo Twitter account was hacked, due to an Apple tech support employee being tricked into giving out info.
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The Twitter account of the tech website Gizmodo was hacked into over the weekend, thanks to the hacker gaining information from an Apple tech support member through the use of "social engineering."
An arrest has been made in a case where PCs and other devices owned by Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera, Mila Kunis and others were hacked into and information was taken, including nude photos.


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Glass half full or half empty - town landlords speak out over Wetherspoons speculation
LANDLORDS are concerened at the possible purchase of a Royston social club by pub chain JD Wetherspoons
Landlords are concerned at reports claiming a Royston social club may be bought by chain JD Wetherspoon.
The former Manor House Club in Melbourn Street is currently up for sale, and speculation surrounds the future use of the building.
Wetherspoon would not confirm it was looking to buy the building, but a spokesman said: “We’re interested in opening a pub in Royston.
“However, we won’t comment on individual sites.”
Several landlords in the town are concerned that if a Wetherspoon pub –which often sells cheaper drinks – takes on the site it could have a major impact on their businesses and on the town.
Andy Hoy, landlord of the Green Man, said: “I don’t think Royston’s big enough to support an operation like Wetherspoon, and it would have an effect on some businesses.
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“I don’t think it would be viable for them either. If they cut the price of their drinks people would drink more, and the rest of the town would have to deal with it.
“We can’t possibly compete on price as we’re tied to the brewery – I just think a Wetherspoon pub would affect pubs and be bad for the town.”
Mr Hoy’s concerns were echoed by the assistant manager of The Old Crown, Wesley Walter, who said a Wetherspoon pub would “slowly kill the town”.
However, Pat Kirwan of The Coach and Horses, remained stoic.
He said: “It would affect everyone at the start, but a Wetherspoon’s is a Wetherspoon’s – you’ve been in one, you have been in them all.”
And Terry Smeeton, Chequers owner, said: “I think it would be a good thing.
“It would bring people into the town.”


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The central and eastern European Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) recently added popular content to their sports and casinos platform while Playson expanded into or added onto the Czech, Slovakian, Polish, Romanian, and Croatian markets with the company.
As part of the integration, Playson will deliver an array of games, such as some of their most recent releases Royal Coins: Hold and Win, 5 Fortunator, and 9 Happy Pharaohs.
FEG has delivered gaming entertainment in the region for more than three decades and is now the largest betting and gaming operator in the area. Whilst Playson already operates in the important jurisdiction of Romania, extending the brand’s presence with the industry leader is seen as a major deal within the company.
Fortuna was the first operator to be licensed and opened the first regulated online casino in the Czech Republic in 2017.
A Partner in Central and Eastern Europe
Blanka Homor, director of sales at Playson said: “We are excited at the prospect of partnering with a brand that has three decades of experience across Central and Eastern European markets. We look forward to working with Fortuna Entertainment Group’s leading online brands and pleasing a new range of audiences with our successful portfolio of enthralling titles.”
Playson’s ever expanding portfolio currently comprises nearly 70 titles with frequent new releases. The studio recently put a new spin on one of their most popular slot titles by integrating Big Time Gaming’s Megaways game mechanic into Solar Queen. The Megaways slots are popular all over the world.
In a release from the press office of Fortuna, we read the following: “We are delighted to have struck a deal with a leading developer such as Playson, which has a strong reputation for creating exciting content that resonates with players in our core markets.
“Having its content on board will improve the online games offering across our brands and ensure players will have access to some of the industry’s most exciting slots.”
Three Decades of Growth
Fortuna was established in 1990 in Czechoslovakia and Terna was launched in Slovakia in 1991. The sports betting company entered the digital age in 1995 and eventually connected all shops to headquarters in 1998. The group took on capital in 2005 with Penta Investments joining the group and expanded into Poland with the acquisition of Poland’s Professional betting office the same year.
By 2017 online betting was launched in Slovakia and in 2019 it was established in the Czech Republic. In 2010 the holding company, Fortuna Entertainment Group was established.
Playson Reaches Agreement With Fortuna Entertainment Group, Playson News, November 9, 2021
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Danish beer giant Carlsberg Group CABGY is buying Canada’s Waterloo Brewing Ltd. WBR-T for $144-million, the companies announced late Wednesday.
The $4-per-share all-cash deal, which represents a 19.4-per-cent premium to Waterloo’s Dec. 14 closing price, is by far the largest deal to buy a Canadian brewery in recent history. Waterloo, founded in 1984 as Ontario’s first craft brewery and based in Kitchener, Ont., produces Laker beer, LandShark Lager, various Seagram’s-branded products, as well as its namesake Waterloo Brewing lineup. Until mid-2019, the company was known as Brick Brewing Co. Ltd.
Shareholders must now vote on whether to approve the transaction, which the two companies expect to close in the first half of 2023.
It is the second time this year that a Danish brewer has agreed to purchase a Canadian beer producer. In July, Royal Unibrew – headquartered in the Danish town of Faxe – bought Toronto-based Amsterdam Brewery in a deal valued at $44-million.
Waterloo’s TSX-listed stock has lost more than half its value over the past 18 months, falling more than 57 per cent from a mid-2021 high of $7.88 a share to $3.35 a share as of Wednesday’s market close. The company’s total market value as of Wednesday’s close was roughly $120-million.
George H. Croft, who has been president and CEO of Waterloo Brewing since 2008, said in an interview that it was too early to determine what sort of role he will play at the new company.
“The new company is a Carlsberg company, it is not a Waterloo company and I understand that and am respectful of that,” he said. “I think the important message is this is a significant opportunity in the Canadian market and a significant opportunity for Carlsberg and I am excited to help in any way possible.”
For Carlsberg, buying Waterloo will provide the multibillion-dollar company with the ability to produce its products within Canada for the first time. It also represents the European brewer’s latest move to expand internationally, having paid US$130-million in June of 2020 for the Asian rights to the Brooklyn Brewery brand.
As part of its contract manufacturing business, Waterloo has already been producing Carlsberg’s Somersby Apple Cider for the Canadian market since late 2019. Anders Rud Jorgensen, managing director of Carlsberg Canada, said “the purpose will be to go into local production for our beer portfolio” but that the company is still “evaluating exactly which brands to produce” here.
Beer consumption in Canada has been steadily declining for several years. According to data from the Beer Canada trade association, the average Canadian of legal drinking age imbibed 69.3 litres in 2020, down nearly 13 per cent from the 2015 average of 79.3 litres per capita.
The total number of breweries in Canada had more than doubled, from 564 in 2015 to 1,210 by the end of 2020. The trend has led to widespread concerns among industry insiders of oversaturation as a growing number of rivals compete to supply a shrinking market.
The beer market in Canada is mature, Mr. Croft said, but it remains a category of significant size. Data from Statistics Canada show beer sales still tend to generate more than $9-billion a year countrywide.
“This allows Carlsberg and Waterloo Brewing to grow our business across Canada in a very aggressive manner,” Mr. Croft said. “It presents us with a remarkable opportunity to participate, compete and be effective in what I would call beyond beer, be it cider, ready-to-drink or non-alcoholic beverages.”


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Huawei has been on quite a roll for the past couple of months. The company recently overtook Apple as the world’s second highest smartphone manufacturer in 2018. At MWC 2019, the company then launched the Mate X, its first foldable smartphone. While the reviews aren’t out yet, obviously, the device has been garnishing praises all around. However, the company is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone – the Huawei P30. Huawei has officially stated that its new P30 series is coming on March 26. That said, the prices for the series are already leaked. And they seem to be cheaper than the Galaxy S10.
Huawei P30 series price leak
Reports suggest that the smartphones will fall below the EUR 1,000 mark. As per the report, the Huawei P30 Pro’s price will start at € 930 (~Rs 72,400) for the base model with 128 GB native storage. The high-end variant with 256 GB storage is said to cost € 1,030 (~Rs 80,000). However, the regular Huawei P30 will likely be cheaper. The 128GB variant will cost around € 750 (~Rs 58,300). Lastly, there will also be a lighter variant, dubbed the Huawei P30 Lite. The P30 Lite is said to be priced at € 370 (~Rs. 28,750).
Huawei P30 launch date and availability
Huawei has already confirmed that it will showcase its flagship Huawei P30 series in Paris on 26 March. Stay tuned to Mr. Phone to stay notified of all the buzz in the smartphone world.


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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 12:01 am
Dec. 4-5, 11, 18, 5-8pm
Downtown Springfield, Inc. presents its Old Capitol Holiday Walks on Thursdays through Christmas, plus a kickoff date on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Mayor Mike Houston will light the holiday tree at 5:30 p.m. on the Old State Capitol Plaza at the corner of Sixth and Adams streets and there will be holiday music. What is not to love about the ole-fashioned joy of holiday shopping downtown. Shops will be decorated and there will be a Santa House with a live reindeer where you can get your photo taken with both (there are also Saturday hours), horse-drawn trolley rides, storytelling, music and entertainment. You may even see Abraham and Mary Lincoln strolling along the streets. Parking is free at downtown meters on Saturday and Sundays and weekdays after 5 p.m. Or you can park in the underground garage beneath the Old State Capitol until 9 p.m. for 75 cents per half hour. For more details about the walk, visit www.downtownspringfield.org.
Old Capitol Holiday Walks
Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4-5, 11, 18, 5-8pm


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APAC leads global economic recovery
By NST Business
November 19, 2020 @ 12:12pm
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asia Pacific (APAC) economy is leading the global recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, Moody's Investors Service said.
The rating agency said the entire region was in recovery, driven by the control of the pandemic, the easing of lockdowns, and the improvement in global trade.
Only a few countries have reported third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth rates, but those that have as of November 13 - China, Indonesia, Malaysia and South Korea - each reported quarter-to-quarter growth.
Moody's said the region's recovery had contrasted with Europe, where Greece, Italy and Spain appeared to be still in recession.
Several other European economies are once again at risk of recession as a second wave of the pandemic spreads across the continent at rates much higher than last spring.
The same is true for parts of the US, where a new surge is spreading quickly and deeply.
Moody's said Asia's recovery was led by China, and China's recovery was led by exports, which had been above pre-Covid-19 levels since mid-year.
"Each month through October, they have been stronger than in the prior month, driven by pent-up demand for many durable goods around the world, and by a surge in pandemic-related demand for pharmaceuticals and medical equipment as well as rising demand for electronics, computer systems, laptop computers and mobile phones as the global population increasingly works and studies from home," it said.
Moody's said China's acceleration of international trade and the rising amount of imports were being felt elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region.
Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and New Zealand have reported exports above those one year ago as of September.
However, Moody's said the economic recovery in the APAC region would not be complete until international travel and tourism flourish once again.
This will be a long process as officials assess the pandemic control measures in the origin countries of their inbound travelers and tourists.
"The process has begun, however, in a very slow way, mostly allowing for limited travel for business and for permanent residents, particularly between China and several countries in the region," it said.
Moody's said the baseline economic outlook calls for growth across the entire APAC region in 2021, with the fastest growth will be in China, Vietnam and Hong Kong.
"There is a lot to be optimistic about regarding the Asia-Pacific economy. It has done the best job of containing Covid-19 and it is rebounding with the global recovery of industrial production and global trade.
"Further, it enjoys a level of fiscal support in many countries that will keep a floor under the economy and preserve enterprises and household financial conditions so that they are able to contribute to economic recovery.
"Its central banks also have eased monetary policy and remain committed to maintaining low rates and financial support facilities for the foreseeable future," it said.
Moody's said the outlook, however, is not without risks and within the region the risks are largely related to continued suppression of the coronavirus until a vaccine is available and providing enough fiscal support in the near term.
"The risks from elsewhere in the world are similar. But they are amplified many times by the waves of Covid-19 overtaking Europe and North America at this time, and by the uncertainty of the public health response or the fiscal support that will emerge in this new round," it said.


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MSCI has recently increased the Chinese A-share market's inclusion factor from 5% to 20%.
The move recognises the improving openness and accountability of this dynamic asset class. To our mind, barring a major strategic change in direction on China's side, this trend is only going one way - namely towards more openness and more representation in global indices.
The move should increase China's standing among the investment community and drive fresh inflows into the A-share market. On the downside, there will be more people fishing in the pool, so good opportunities may become harder to come by.
The key is to look beyond the obvious. For example, we see strong potential in some of the so-called 'white liquor' companies - producers of a clear, grain-based alcohol baijiu.
This might sound surprising given all that has been written about the health of the Chinese consumer, but we see value in specific companies' fundamentals, especially in light of last year's pessimistic and unjustified sell-off.
Trends such as growing appetite for premium brands and innovation remain important. The industry is also becoming more streamlined through measures such as the cutting out of middle-man distributors.
For the higher quality baiiju companies, some of which are state owned enterprises (SOEs), the fact the brands are known nationwide has proved to be a strong 'pull' factor during a more testing period for consumer confidence.
Companies have also become more savvy, by demanding more from their distributors. Some of these changes have been in response to the more testing environment, but others have been the result of the consumer shift towards quality, as well as to broader reforms of SOEs where profitability is being encouraged over top line growth.
The general investor sentiment that 'SOEs = bad' and 'private enterprises = good' illustrates the danger of sweeping generalisations.
Being non-consensus can be a lonely place at times, but the strong fundamentals, light investor positioning and compelling valuations give us a high level of conviction in these businesses.
Avo Ora is manager of the Pictet Asia ex Japan fund
• Raised awareness of the diversity of investment options in China, which makes the country more 'investable'
• More foreign investor interest may prompt local management teams to focus on more sophisticated ways of running their businesses
• Even with MSCI inclusion, foreign participation in the market is low versus overall turnover
• Over the long term, major indices (Asia ex Japan, emerging markets, etc) will be tilted even more to China