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Startups are the lifeblood of innovation, continuously pushing the boundaries of technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and more. In the United States, the startup scene has witnessed a surge in funding over the past year, with visionary entrepreneurs and groundbreaking ideas receiving significant financial backing from venture capitalists and angel investors. These investments not only fuel the growth of these startups but also contribute to the economic development of the nation. In this article, we explore some of the most recently funded startups in USA and the potential they hold for shaping the future.
1. TechNexa- Revolutionizing AI in Customer Service
TechNexa, a San Francisco-based startup, has recently secured a staggering $50 million in Series A funding. Led by a team of AI experts and data scientists, TechNexa aims to transform customer service using artificial intelligence. Their AI-powered platform analyzes customer interactions, sentiments, and behavior to provide businesses with actionable insights, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. With this recent funding boost, TechNexa plans to expand its product offerings and ramp up its customer acquisition efforts.
2. MedTech Innovations-Pioneering Wearable Health Devices
MedTech Innovations, a New York City startup, has raised $35 million in a seed funding round to advance their wearable health devices. These cutting-edge wearables monitor vital signs, track fitness metrics, and even offer early detection of certain medical conditions. By empowering individuals to take charge of their health, MedTech Innovations is poised to disrupt the healthcare industry and improve overall well-being. The recent funding will be utilized to scale up manufacturing and invest in research and development.
3. Greenergy Solutions – Sustainable Energy for All
With an increased focus on sustainability, renewable energy startups have garnered significant attention from investors. Greenergy Solutions, based in Los Angeles, is at the forefront of this movement, having secured $75 million in a Series B funding round. The company specializes in producing advanced solar panels that are not only highly efficient but also affordable for residential and commercial use. The recent funding will enable Greenergy Solutions to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and bolster its distribution network nationwide.
4. FoodHub – Transforming the Food Delivery Landscape
In the wake of the pandemic, the food delivery industry experienced unprecedented growth. FoodHub, a startup from Chicago, aims to revolutionize this sector by offering a unique platform that connects local restaurants and food enthusiasts directly. Recently, the company raised $20 million in venture capital to expand its operations to major cities across the country. FoodHub’s innovative approach not only benefits consumers with a wider choice of eateries but also supports local businesses by reducing commissions charged by traditional delivery apps.
5. EdUnity – Building the Next-Gen Education Platform
EdUnity, a Silicon Valley startup, has secured $40 million in a Series C funding round to further develop its comprehensive education platform. The platform integrates learning management, communication tools, and data analytics to streamline educational institutions’ operations and enhance student outcomes. By simplifying administrative tasks for educators and fostering a collaborative learning environment, EdUnity is expected to have a profound impact on the education sector.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS ASKED BY PEOPLE
1. What are the key factors driving the recent surge in funding for startups in the USA?
2. How do you think the success of these recently funded startups will influence the overall startup ecosystem in the country?
3. Among the listed startups, which one do you believe has the most potential for long-term success, and why?
4. Sustainability has become a significant focus for investors. Do you think Greenergy Solutions’ solar panels will have a widespread impact on renewable energy adoption across the USA?
5. The pandemic accelerated the growth of certain industries like food delivery. Considering this, what challenges might FoodHub face as it expands its services to major cities nationwide?
The recent influx of funding into these recently funded startups in USA signals not only a promising future for these individual companies but also a testament to the USA’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. As they continue to innovate and disrupt various industries, these startups pave the way for a more technologically advanced, sustainable, and interconnected world.


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Alcoa (NYSE:AA) launches the third-quarter earnings season with an after-hours report on Oct. 9.
Over the past several weeks, downshifts in corporate earnings guidance have outweighed upshifts. The result has driven the S&P 500's collective earnings forecasts well into negative territory.
Collective analyst projections for S&P 500 companies have dropped from around a 2% gain at the beginning of Q3 to a 1.8% decline for the quarter, according to Standard & Poor's. Other research firms have quoted estimates as low as a 2.8% decline.
Earnings across the S&P slipped sharply from a 7% increase in Q1 to a less-than-1% gain in Q2. The second-quarter performance was in some ways positive, however, outpacing analysts' forecasts for a 2% decline at the start of the quarter. Despite the slow growth, earnings also averaged a record $25.69, topping the prior record of $25.46 from Q2 2011.
Industrial and information technology sectors led the second quarter, averaging earnings gains of more than 8% each. Energy and materials were the big losers, down 16% and 17%, respectively.
For Q3, analysts see energy and materials sectors declines worsening to 19% apiece. Financials hold the brightest projection, up nearly 8%. Consumer discretionary (think Christmas shopping) and industrials are expected to gain 5% each.
IBD breaks industries and sectors down differently from S&P. IBD's top-ranked groups falling under S&P's consumer discretionary rubric would be retailers: No. 13-ranked jewelry, No. 24-ranked building products retailers and Internet retailers, No. 31.
The No. 1 mortgage services industry, led by Nationstar Mortgage (NYSE:NSM) and Ocwen Financial (NYSE:OCN), currently tops IBD's financial industry rankings.
Analysts see the brightest portion of the big picture coming later. Fourth-quarter forecasts call for a rebound to nearly a 10% earnings gain.
S&P projects the top earnings among sectors to come from: consumer discretionary (up 16%), financials (up 11%) and industrials (up 10%).


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Report: Marvel And Star Wars Coming To Disney Infinity, Layoffs This Week
Disney is reportedly working to bring more of its properties into the Infinity family. With Disney in control of the Marvel and Star Wars universes, many Infinity fans have been hopeful for playsets and characters from those worlds. It seems those are, in fact, happening.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the two sets are currently in development, though more details about how they will be implemented were not revealed. Disney Infinity has sold three million starter sets as of mid-January.
The focus of the Wall Street Journal report is impending layoffs at Disney Interactive that could number "several hundred." The company employes approximately 3,000. That segment of the company has been the target of a number of layoffs in recent years. According to the report, layoffs could begin as soon as the quarterly results are released on Wednesday, February 5.
Disney Infinity helped propel the interactive unit to a profitable quarter ending September 30. That was only the second one in its five-year history. We've reached out to Disney for comment on both parts of this story.
Update: Disney has declined to comment on either part of this report.
[Source: Wall Street Journal]
I’m thrilled that Marvel and Star Wars are headed to Disney Infinity. The details couched in a report about upcoming layoffs isn’t how anyone wanted to learn this news. We are monitoring this story for developments.


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Spending on robotic systems and drones will be on the rise in 2019
Robotic systems will be the larger of the two categories throughout the five-year forecast period with worldwide robotics spending forecast to be $103.4 billion in 2019.
Commercial drones will only take off if safety is paramount
New Zealand’s commercial drone services could be ready within the next two years, but only if enough research is done to make certain that the public is safe.
The Kiwi company driving commercial drone tech growth
“We have several high profile commercial projects underway and we’re confident we will have some exciting news to impart to the market next year.”
It's not a bird, not a plane, but a real flying Spyro
In case you’ve got a trip to the United States on the card soon and want a quirky travel pic, it might pay to look up in the skies…
Heat-seeking drones can save the dolphins
One study has demonstrated how modern tech can be used to reduce the costs and environmental impact of conservation efforts.
Transform responsibly - CompTIA’s top 10 tech trends
From IoT to AI, these innovations have the greatest potential to make near-term impacts on business, but CompTIA warns to approach them with care.
From San Francisco to the Southern Ocean: The tale of a Saildrone shipwreck
The case of a missing saildrone that set off from San Francisco three years ago has finally been solved right here in New Zealand.
Insurers struggling to keep pace with drone and e-bike tech
If you own an e-bike or a drone and expect them to be covered by your current home contents insurance policy, it might pay to check the fine print.
Australia’s Big W to stock DJI drones
Despite harsh operating conditions imposed by the Australian regulators, drone ownership in Australia is about to get massive boost.
Freewell upgrades the DJI Mavic Air drone with new accessories
Action camera specialists Freewell Gear have extended their range to include accessories for the small but perfectly formed DJI Mavic Air drone.
Hands-on review: DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo
FutureFive's Darren Price takes a look at DJI’s Mavic Air- a high-spec foldable drone that you can put in your pocket.
THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney’s 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum
The event took a comprehensive look at the state of play for terrorist organisations and individuals - both local and abroad.
Are the drones shown in ‘ready player one’ based on solid science or movie magic?
The movie is set in 2045, and it showcases a lot of technology viewers might find unfamiliar, but not entirely unbelievable.
There is more to Intel’s new drone than meets the eye
Intel Mission Control Software is the next generation of flight planning, project management and data handling for the Intel Falcon 8+ drone.
Robots and drones could battle disease-spreading bugs
Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.
Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future
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DJI better watch out as a new drone takes the internet by storm
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DJI implements no-fly zones during ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
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Intel’s drone swarm shows off at Winter Olympics
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NZTech’s top three tech trends impacting the wellbeing of Kiwis
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Australia & New Zealand named innovation champions by U.S association
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Established in 2018, 22KYMCO is a new two-wheeler mobility start-up that is a joint venture between 22Motors and KYMCO (Kwang Yang Motor Company), a Taiwanese brand that is popular for manufacturing motorcycles, scooters and ATVs for worldwide distribution.
Under the new partnership, 22KYMCO aims at offering new mobility solutions in the market through electric and well as internal combustion engine powered vehicles. In order to stand out from other manufacturers in the same space, 22KYMCO’s products are accompanied by lithium-ion battery (electric vehicles), internet connectivity and artificial intelligence to name a few.
For the Indian two-wheeler market, 22KYMCO has currently unveiled a line-up of three vehicles, all scooters, targeted at different segments. The first one is the iFlow electric scooter that features KYMCO’s swappable IONEX battery system. Next is the Like200, a classic retro-styled scooter for the emerging 150cc-200cc scooter market. The third one is a maxi-scooter named X-Town 300i creating a new segment of its own with its 276cc liquid-cooled engine.
The company is currently aiming at setting up a strong dealership network of 300 outlets in the next three years. 22KYMCO will reportedly commence the sale of its products in September with an initial plan to begin operations in six cities like New Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.


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Leading online gaming software developer, EvenBet Gaming, reached an agreement with KA Gaming to integrate the casino games developer’s range of titles onto its gaming platform in a move that elevates its content offering to new heights.
KA Gaming, which is named after its core philosophy to deliver “Kick Ass” content to players across the globe, has just under 500 titles in its content library including over 40 fish/shooting games, such as popular titles King Octopus and Space Cat.
“We’ve long been admirers of KA Gaming and its unique approach to casino games,” said Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming. “Securing this deal to add the company’s content to our own gaming platform is great news for our operator customers, particularly those in Asia considering KA Gaming’s existing standing in this part of the world.”
The experienced and trusted studio has a strong reputation across Asia and beyond for delivering truly engaging omni-channel slots titles for land-based, online, and mobile.
The addition of KA Gaming’s suite of titles further strengthens EvenBet’s gaming platform offering, which already hosts over 1,000 games from the world’s leading game providers.
Designed to boost player retention rates and life-time value, the platform has a single back-office for greater operation efficiency and delivers entertaining casino and mini-games experiences straight from the poker room.
“Partnering with EvenBet Gaming provides us with the perfect opportunity to reach new operators and players with our entertaining content,” said David Charnley, Commercial Manager at KA Gaming. “EvenBet has produced an innovative poker and gaming platform, and we truly believe players will appreciate the exciting titles that we have to offer.”
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Tech guru, Tim Bajarin points out that Intel isn't moving a lot of Ultrabooks and thinks the difference is in pricing, with consumers losing interest once you cross the magic $599 price point and move into the $699-$899 (and higher) range. He also says people are interested in the Apple iPad when you get into the $699 range, but I'm willing to pick a bone with him about the either/or of a laptop and tablet.
Bajaran, president of Creative Strategies and a long-time fixture at CES, addressed pricing in "Why Ultrabooks have been slow to take off" in a blog posting. Intel and its partners have spent a lot of money pushing Ultrabooks for consumers and businesses, but the cheapest Ultrabook starts at $699 and is a "relatively low powered system" with most models falling into the $799 to $800 range. Business users are "OK" with higher pricing, but his analyst firm believes many want power and features that can't be crammed into thinner laptops -- I can agree with that, since people love larger dimension screens, for example.
Research suggests the "mid-market" for laptops priced at $699-$899 is going away, with either users going with lower-cost models on the one hand or buying laptops with more powerful features in the $999 to $1299 range.
He also says the Apple iPad is sucking out interest for laptops in the $699-$799 range as people compare prices between (one implies) a fully loaded iPad and a mid-range laptop, equating the two.
I think consumers and businesses want both: A lower-cost laptop with Ultrabook features (light and thin, battery life up to 8 hours) for real work and a tablet for leisure, travel, and light work (e-mail, presentations). Lugging a laptop everywhere -- especially in the office between meetings -- gets old. And it's the same model with consumers in many ways, as people want a full-featured and full-keyboard laptop to do work (i.e., word processing, photo storage/editing, taxes) while having a tablet for travel and while on vacation. You don't want to do a lot of work while traveling, but you do want to keep up on e-mail.
Consumers will likely buy in increments, first getting a tablet in the $300-400 range and then a replacement laptop at $599 if they need it. Otherwise, they'll invert the purchase (replacement laptop first, then tablet for leisure). What this means is there's the potential for hardware manufacturers to actually make more money by selling tablets and laptops -- if they don't overprice laptops.
The bigger question is if Ultrabooks will continue to retain their higher pricing over the next three years, or start slipping downward if Intel adjusts pricing on its chips and components for the thin, lightweight machines. I'm betting it does, because it has stuck its neck out with manufacturers in promoting the Ultrabook concept and nobody wants to see a failure.
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GD Topic - Volvo - From Internal Combustion Engine to Hybrid & Electric Cars
Published by MBA Skool Team, Last Updated: July 30, 2017
5 people are having a discussion on the topic (Sameer, Kathy, Harry, Rachel, Chris). The GD topic is Volvo- From internal combustion engine to hybrid & electric cars
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Kathy- Hi everyone! The gd topic today for our group discussion is about Volvo cars partially or completely shifting to electric cars and hybrid cars and stopping petrol or diesel variants. This is a massive decision taken by such a big automobile company and can have a serious impact on the industry, peripheral sectors as well as the environment.
Sameer- Hi. I agree with Kathy. This is a big disruptive decision taken by such a large company at such a large level. Before there companies like Honda and Toyota have been manufacturing hybrid cars but at a very small volume. Also, Tesla cars has been a pioneer of electric cars but the penetration of the brand is restricted. But for the first time, one of the leading car companies Volvo has taken a tremendous decision which can lead to severe disruption in terms of car sales, prices, services etc.
Harry- This is a big decision by Volvo but a welcome one. Automobile companies have been experimenting with hybrid and electric cars since a long time. However, despite having non combustion engine cars since 2005, the penetration of these cars has only been 2 million till date. Also, like any technology the prices would eventually come down for these cars as the competition increases. Hence the move by Volvo is significant and if competitors follow suit it can be a game changer in the car industry
Kathy- That is correct. However, this would also trigger many more changes. The direct impact would have to be borne by gas, petrol and diesel companies as their consumer business is mostly driven by cars. If majority cars become hybrid or electric, it can reduce their business.
Rachel- Hi everyone. Even though the decision is a brave one, I think the business of fuel companies wont be affected directly. This is because if electric cars replace petrol or diesel cars, more electricity would be required. And that eventually would be fulfilled by gas companies along with coal companies. As per a stat, 40% of the electricity is generated by coal and 20% is contributes by gas companies. Hence if electric production is increased, it would have a positive impact on gas companies as well.
Chris- That definitely is a good way of looking at it, but imagine if all cars would go electric. That would reduce the volume of gas consumption and hence the profits of gas companies would gradually decline. However, lower prices would benefit the customers as well as enterprises.
Harry- I feel the one important thing that we all are missing here is the good impact it would have on the environment in the long run. The number of internal combustion engine cars in the world have increased significantly in the last few decades and has caused harm to the environment. Adoption of hybrid and electric cars which are environmental friendly by automobile giants like Volvo, would ensure that the environment doesn't deteriorate faster.
Sameer- I agree. The lesser use of petrol and diesel cars would significantly reduce the carbon dioxide in the environment. Electric and hybrid cars from Volvo in a large number would not emit harmful gases. This would also be preferred by consumers who are pro environment. I also feel that such a massive decision should be backed by governments and global agencies like UN, so that their are cost benefits for companies and price benefits for customers.
Rachel- In the long run, this would ensure cleaner and cheaper modes of transport. Hence it is a welcome decision by Volvo.
Chris- All these are positives of the decision taken by Volvo. However, such a mass scale decision can also have serious repercussions on the company. Taking Toyota Prius hybrid car as an example, the car has not been able to sell in huge volumes despite being an environmental friendly vehicle. If a similar fate is met by Volvo vehicles, it can send the profits of the brand crashing down. First mover has its advantages but also throws your strategies in the unknown.
Sameer- I beg to differ on that one. People are definitely more environment conscious these days. And also have a good purchasing power. Hence there is a huge market potential which can be captured.
Chris- Thats my point exactly. If there was such a huge market, why didnt Prius do that well? Why isnt Tesla a global car leader in terms of units sold? There is still a perception among people that hybrid and electric cars are not as good as petrol or diesel versions. And also there are more costly. Hence it can be a huge gamble which Volvo is taking.
Kathy- There is definitely a risk but would not call it a gamble. The market is evolving and so it the technology. Governments are gradually moving from coal and gas as power generation sources to solar, wind and nuclear. Similarly, Volvo's decision to have electric and hybrid cars can be a historic decision in the way cars are made. Hence there is a certain element of risk.
Rachel- Even governments have been focusing on moving to hybrid cars. As per an estimate, by 2040, approximately 35% cars would be electric or hybrid. Hence all these market researches also prove that there is a market which Volvo is looking to capture at the earliest.
Volvo cars is looking to manufacture only electric and hybrid cars instead of internal combustion engine cars 2019 onwards. This can be a big move by one the leading automobile companies and brands like Toyota, Volkswagen, Honda, BMW etc would eventually follow suit. The positives would be cleaner fuel, no harmful emissions, better environment, reduction of fuel prices etc. However, there is a risk that Volvo would not find enough customers if the prices are high. Also, fuel companies would lose out on a significant consumer market as demand for petrol and diesel would decline. None the less it is a brave move by Volvo and a welcome move considering the positives for the environment.
Facts related to the group discussion topic
• Electricity generation across the world is done by coal (40%) and gas (20%)
• As on 2016, there are 2 million electric cars on road globally
• As per reports, 35% of the cars in 2040 would be electric cars
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StreamElements, one of the most popular providers of tools and services for livestreamers on sites like Twitch, YouTube and Facebook, are partnering with the It Gets Better Project, to launch various charity-focused projects to support the LGBTQ+ community.
Throughout the month of June, there has been an emphasis on LGBTQ+ creators, with Twitch promoting streamers by featuring them on the homepage every day, and hosting a charity concert.
StreamElements provides a lot of the tools which these broadcasters use every day to improve the quality of their streams, monetize their content and grow their community.
They have announced a partnership with the It Gets Better Project, a non-profit which works to “uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe.”
The partnership’s main aim is to raise money and awareness for the work done by It Gets Better, and StreamElements will be donating $25,000 up front to the charity. Additionally, StreamElements will launch a merch store, with 100% of the proceeds going to It Gets Better.
But, in keeping with StreamElements’ everyday focus, they will also be providing streamers with “thematic tools, graphics, and tips” to conduct their own charity streams throughout Pride Month.
“Pride has always been an important part of my life. Seeing StreamElements partner with LGBTQ+ content creators and the highly impactful It Gets Better Project to drive social change is a significant milestone, especially for myself and many other members of our staff who are part of the community we’re celebrating,” said Sean Horvath, CRO at StreamElements.
“Our goal with this campaign is to not only shine a light on all the amazing things Pride represents, but to continue our previous commitment to supporting diversity by ensuring the efforts we put forward are prominent year-round.”
It Gets Better director Ross von Metzke explained that gaming and streaming is one of the key ways that LGBTQ+ youth have found community and connection. ”
“This is why it is vital we work to ensure that gaming platforms and streamers offer spaces where young people can find community and explore their journey to self-affirmation in a supportive and empowering environment. We look forward to working toward this shared goal with StreamElements during Pride Month and throughout the year.”
StreamElements Pride merch
You can pick up the merch from StreamElements’ online store. The designs are the work of LGBTQ+ artists Jaime Hayde and Andrea Marroquín, but are not limited just to StreamElements’ own items.
Creators can use the designs for their own merch too, sold through their individual SE.Merch stores, which can be customized with their own logos too.
Additionally, the designs will be available for streamers to use as graphics for their own broadcasts, for alerts like new subscribers or ‘going live’ overalys.
StreamElements will also be highlighting and showcasing various LGBTQ+ creators through their social media channels over the month of June.
In 2020, StreamElements launched the Creator Diversity Fund, announcing 20 recipients of the $100,000 funding for creators from underrepresented groups on Twitch.
You can find out more information about the It Gets Better Project on their website.


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CHENNAI: Reliance Jio’s disruptive concept of letting premium JioFiber users see films on the date of their release as part of its first day first show plan, has ruffled quite a few feathers, largely those of exhibitors.
In a statement, Inox Leisure pointed out that the present system of an exclusive theatrical window of eight weeks—that is followed internationally—has the approval of producers, distributors, and theatre owners. It added that the producer could choose between theatrical exhibition and any other means of release, but not both at once.
PVR Cinemas drew attention to the uniqueness of a theatrical experience, and noted that even in developed markets like the US, China and Europe, theatres co-existed with streaming giants like Netflix.
Kannada producer-director Pawan Kumar who’s made cult films like U Turn and Lucia, shared his belief that the whole first day first show craze is about people’s love for watching films with friends in theatres. “Such an initiative has been hinted at before but didn’t take off.
Producers and distributors will definitely fight this,” he said. Kannada superstar Rakshit Shetty agreed, and noted that cinema is designed to be watched in theatres, given the amount of effort makers put into designing sound.
Some theatre owners didn’t think it would be financially feasible to stream new films on the day of its release. AR Vinod, the owner of Kochi-based Crown Cinema, is convinced that such an initiative could be too expensive for the consumers to be practical.
“Netflix’s penetration is minimal for this reason. Can Jio come up with an attractive price for the common man?” he asked.
Ruben, owner of GK Cinemas in Chennai, expressed similar doubts over the financial viability of the model. “A film with a top actor gets sold for `60 crore. How’s a company ever going to buy films regularly for such amounts?” he asked.
Tiruppur Subramaniam, president of the Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Theatres’ Association, rubbished the whole announcement as a publicity stunt.
“Didn’t they promise to sell mobile phones for Rs 500? People panic each time someone makes such an announcement. Let Jio come up with a working plan first and then we will worry about tackling it,” he said.
But Reliance also has a film distribution wing. It’s conceivable that these films could be made available in its FDFS service.
Not everyone feels it’s a bad idea though. Narayan Srinivasan, film distributor and former director of Mumbai Film Festival, thought it could be useful for small and medium-budget films. “But,” he added, “such an initiative could sound the death knell for theatres in India.”
Interestingly, actor Kamal Haasan, who has been ahead of the curve in filmmaking strategies and techniques, considered releasing Viswaroopam as a digital release a few years ago, but faced stiff opposition from theatre owners.
Director-producer-actor Parthiban, whose film, Otha Seruppu, is ready for release, added, “Filmmakers like me have to come up with novel strategies to figure out solutions,” he pointed out.


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In honor of National Business Women’s Week, I want to highlight an article from one of my favorite magazines. Darling Magazine is a magazine dedicated to celebrating women and challenging cultural ideals of beauty. The article below titled, Seriously Women Behind the Gaming Curtain is about two women who work for Seriously, a gaming company passionate about storytelling and creative freedom. They talk about their experiences working in a company predominately run by men and how much they enjoy combining statistics, data, modeling and art.
According to the article, 48% of gaming customers are female and the majority of gaming developers in the past have been males. Now that women are entering this field, the stigma surrounding female gamers is starting to fade away. Companies are beginning to hire more women, altering their designs and formulating new ideas to represent both genders equally.
“Opportunities for different roles—from data scientist to visual artist—are expanding every day. As we see more women in leadership roles behind the gaming curtain, we learn of their multifaceted and dedicated motives.”
Read on to hear more from the women of Seriously!


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The key to solving loneliness and pollution might be giving up cars and hanging out in the street. It's working in Barcelona.
Barcelona is a decade into transforming its streets into green, car-light public spaces.
The automaker also said it will increase its common stock dividend by 33%
A man was forced to close his car-sharing app after criminals used it for drug deals and illegal driving
A British entrepreneur was forced to close his car-sharing app after criminals used it for drug deals and illegal driving, per the BBC.
Some Uber and Lyft drivers have learned they can make more money if they're pickier about whom they serve
Uber and Lyft drivers say declining rides can boost pay but that strategy isn't best for everyone.
Traffic deaths have surged across the US in recent years. But Hoboken, New Jersey, has bucked the trend.
A Hollywood director took millions of dollars in Netflix funding and used it to trade options and crypto, report says. Here's a closer look at how he used the cash.
"47 Ronin" director Carl Erik Rinsch reportedly used production funds from Netflix to place bets on Gilead Sciences stock, the S&P 500, and dogecoin.
The average cost of a used car has dipped to stand at just under $29,000, according to the automotive website Edmunds.
Eagle-eyed buyer made over $120,000 after discovering old Range Rover probably belonged to Queen Elizabeth II
A 2004 Range Rover believed to have been part of the late Queen's fleet sold for over 4x its previous value at auction.
Many world leaders travel in luxurious fashion, like President Joe Biden, who rides in a $1.5 million Cadillac nicknamed "the Beast."
Many urbanists argue that requiring parking spaces around businesses and homes drives up prices and make cities less walkable.
The Tesla Cybertruck is only weeks away from its delivery event and some companies have already begun building accessories for the EV-pickup truck.
New videos of Tesla Cybertruck off-roading appear to show it struggling to climb up a steep dirt hill
One video showed a 1946 Jeep CJ-2A successfully navigating the same hill the Cybertruck struggled to summit.
Some Tesla workers say they'd never work in a unionized factory, even as Ford and GM workers are set to get a major pay boost
"Tesla still very much has a startup culture and that's a lot different than a union culture," one Tesla worker told Insider amid UAW's contract wins.
Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck will have options for 'Beast Mode' and fixed bulletproof windows that can't roll down
During the interview, Joe Rogan even tested out the Cybertruck's exterior by shooting an arrow at the vehicle's stainless steel body.
A Tesla owner built a bed and make-shift kitchen for his Model X and lived in his electric car for a year, traveling to 49 states
Forget about van life. One electric car owner is living the Tesla life after turning his EV into a mobile home of sorts and traveling around the US.
Car factories were how Americans dominated the automotive industry in the 20th century. Here's what they looked like.
The US went from having 356 to 10,000 roundabouts in 2 decades, and a transportation engineer explains why they're so much better than traffic lights
Roundabouts are actually a safer way to control the flow of traffic and can reduce serious and fatal injury crashes by 90%, according to research.
A record number of Americans are behind on their auto loan repayments.
Man who tricked Tesla into giving him 5 free cars and set one on fire on a frozen lake gets 4-year prison sentence
34-year-old Michael Gonzalez scammed Tesla to give him a Model 3 and four Model Xs by providing banking info to accounts with insufficient funds.
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Charleston Trident Association of Realtors® — (May 9, 2012) – Median existing single-family home prices are firming in many areas of the low-country, while improving sales and declining inventory are creating more balanced conditions, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®.
Last April, preliminary figures showed 776 homes sold at a median price of $175,000, following an almost equal number of property tours.
“The number of showings our REALTORS® are completing in 2012 is almost equal to the number of showings we saw in 2009, when the market was significantly depressed, but inventory was much higher. This tells us that the prospective buyers in today’s market aren’t just looking. They are serious buyers, making offers and closing transactions” said 2012 CTAR President, Herb Koger.
The national median existing single-family home price was $158,100 in the first quarter, which is 0.4 percent below $158,700 in the first quarter of 2011. The median is where half sold for more and half sold for less. Distressed homes2 – foreclosures and short sales which sold at deep discounts – accounted for 32 percent of first quarter sales; they were 38 percent a year ago.
Heading into what is typically the busiest season of the year, year to date figures reflect a market that is in the midst of sustainable, healthy growth. Inventory is 29% lower than it was at this time last year; sales volume is almost 6% ahead and prices have increased a healthy 4% from this time last year.
Total existing-home sales,3 including single-family and condo, increased 4.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.57 million in the first quarter from a downwardly revised 4.37 million in the fourth quarter, and were 5.3 percent above the 4.34 million level during the first quarter of 2011 when sales spiked. We are seeing more people coming back into the investment and second home market buying homes for sale in places like Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island.
Mount Pleasant SC custom home builder-owner of Sand Dollar Homes, said there are more opportunities in today’s market. “Historically favorable housing affordability conditions are making it easier for buyers to enter the market despite the unnecessarily tight credit conditions,” he said. “Housing supply and demand are roughly balanced with overall housing supply at the lowest level in six years, putting sellers on an even footing with buyers in most markets.”
CTAR REPORT –
170 homes sold at a median price of $154,945 in Berkeley County in April. This represents even sales and an increase in pricing compared with April 2011, when 170 homes sold at a median price of $145,000.
476 homes sold at a median price of $228,125 in Charleston County in April. This represents an increase in sales and pricing from April 2011’s 451 sales at a median price of $208,000.
151 homes sold at a median price of $165,000 in Dorchester County in April. This represents a significant increase in both sales volume and pricing, as 129 homes sold at a median price of $147,490 in April 2011.


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It’s the weekend! Before you shut down for the weekend, let’s revisit some big stories from the week, including the unveiling of Windows 11 (finally!) and how A.I. helped restore a world-famous painting. Let’s jump in!
Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 this week. As expected, the latest update to the company’s 35-year-old operating system features numerous design changes to the Start menu and overall interface, along with a totally revamped Windows store that features Android apps.
For productivity-minded users, Teams is integrated directly into the Windows 11 interface, and the OS has been optimized for use with multiple monitors. There are built-in widgets that can provide all kinds of information, including weather and maps, and tweaks to speed and performance over Windows 10.
Due to a partnership with Amazon and Intel, Windows 11 will also run Android apps, which will drastically raise the number of apps available to Windows users. For years, Microsoft has struggled to attract developers to its ecosystem (it’s one of the main reasons why Windows 8 and Windows Phone failed to perform), but perhaps this will change the game.
Microsoft will roll out Windows 11 as a free upgrade near the end of the year, although the company hasn’t announced a firm launch date.
Wrecked Masterpiece? A.I. to the Rescue
If you believe the hype, artificial intelligence (A.I.) can do a lot of things, from predicting what customers will buy next to making supply chains more efficient. However, a team of researchers and restoration specialists have found yet another highly specialized (and creative) use for A.I.: Repairing priceless masterpieces.
After two years of work involving scanners, X-ray machines and digital photography, those experts generated enough data to recreate and print the missing parts of Rembrandt’s iconic “Night Watch” painting, which was created in 1642. The edges of the masterpiece were sliced away hundreds of years ago, and generations of art restorers have despaired over the loss.
“We made an incredibly detailed photo of the Night Watch and through artificial intelligence or what they call a neural network, we taught the computer what color Rembrandt used in the Night Watch, which colors, what his brush strokes looked like,” Taco Dibbits, director of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, told the Associated Press.
A.I. capable of restoring artwork could help museums all over the world return masterpieces to their former glory. It’s also not outside the realm of possibility that forgers could use A.I. to create masterful fakes, as well…
That’s it! Have a great weekend, everyone!


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How Weichert Is Supercharging Its Engine for the Future
National real estate powerhouse, New Jersey-based Weichert, Realtors® has a long history of innovating to grow…50 years to be exact. Founded as a single office by Jim Weichert in 1969, Weichert now encompasses 500 residential real estate offices across the country. With the recent launch of its brand-new technology ecosystem—myWeichert, powered by kvCORE—the firm has upped its value proposition for the more than 13,000 company and affiliated sales associates it serves. According to Weichert, the platform—developed in partnership with Inside Real Estate—will enable agents to build even stronger businesses with robust lead-gen tools, as well as AI and behavioral-driven marketing strategies.
For a company that’s been succeeding for 50 years, change is nothing new. That’s why the shifts taking place in real estate over the past decade don’t rattle Weichert. These market changes motivate Weichert to stay laser-focused on being “all in”—recruiting the best agents, then giving them the very best tools.
Designed to be a next-generation, integrated technology ecosystem, myWeichert, powered by kvCORE, provides Weichert agents with a custom suite of mobile apps and tools that facilitate multi-channel lead generation, relationship-building through its CRM and automated marketing, social media engagement, and more.
Weichert’s latest technology investment is in line with the company’s “best of both worlds” approach of supporting its agents by combining innovative tools with high-touch coaching based on real-world experience.
“myWeichert will help improve the productivity of our agents by giving them the power to automate their entire business. It also helps our branch managers better support agents with training and guidance,” says Denise Smith, president of Real Estate Services, Weichert Companies. “For Weichert sales associates and affiliated agents, it is a one-stop, Weichert-only marketplace where they can access all the systems needed to manage their business.”
Enlisting the Experts
Despite a long history of developing products and systems in-house, Weichert opted for an outside partner and chose Inside Real Estate and its flagship platform, kvCORE, to power myWeichert.
“We’ve been looking at various technology solutions for years, but there was never anything out there that could solve what we needed,” says Bill Scavone, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. “We’ve been hearing what technology people are using and what their frustrations are. We’d also hear about who’s highly thought of in the industry. We had three different groups within our family of companies working on this decision and they all came up with the same conclusion: Inside Real Estate.”
Weichert needed a proven technology that was agile enough to integrate existing proprietary technologies and support a large enterprise deployment. In order to meet its unique requirements, Weichert worked closely with Inside Real Estate’s seasoned leadership team to develop a proven and scalable technology solution that was fully customized to integrate Weichert’s unique brand offerings, including the Weichert Way Selling System and Weichert Tools.
“President of Inside Real Estate Joe Skousen and his team really know real estate, and really connected with us,” says Scavone. “People buy people before a product or service. We bought their people—they’re very attentive and very helpful. They’ve been very collaborative in customizing the product for us. This is not an off-the-shelf solution.”
Achieving Greater Goals
While the primary objective of myWeichert is to help agents do more business more efficiently, the benefits for Weichert are far-reaching.
“We’re giving them a smart CRM that ensures 5-10 times higher engagement. They’ll know when clients are engaging with a listing on their website or looking at a market report, and, more importantly, the system will supercharge their ability to connect with those clients via automated emails and texts,” declares Scavone. “It’s like handing them the keys to a Ferrari.
“On the franchise side, we expect to have more brokers look to join us because this platform will save them a lot of money and provide them with a powerful solution to grow their business. It will also help our brokers and managers recruit and retain. They’ve always had a great value proposition to work with, but this is a game changer, and our franchise owners are ecstatic about it because it’s the solution they need,” explains Scavone.
And according to Scavone, it won’t stop there. myWeichert is designed to be a launching pad for additional enhancements and innovations, which will help Weichert chart its path for the future.
“Weichert has been around for 50 years and we plan on being around another 50,” says Scavone. “Every time we need to innovate, we innovate and thrive. We were the disruptor when we opened our first office, and when we started our open house system. With this investment in technology, we will play that role again. We will continue to expand when we find the right companies to affiliate with, and offer them our many tools, systems and training…all under one roof.”
Innovating Then and Now
An early innovator in online lead generation, today, Weichert.com is one of the most successful lead generation platforms in the country.
“When I started with the company years ago, we’d had the lead-gen piece for a few years,” says Carlo Siracusa, president, Residential Brokerage, Weichert Realtors®. “We were there before the online aggregators and our goal was to enhance the consumer experience. We use Weichert.com to generate leads, but the beauty is in the customer interaction. We get people into the hands of an associate and talking with them live within minutes. Lead generation is more about the customer experience than the lead.”
In a time when many agents, teams and even brokers have become dependent on a singular source for leads, like the portals, myWeichert empowers users to diversify their sources of new business. With beautiful, easy-to-use Landing Pages, IDX Squeeze Pages, Smart Numbers and other advertising solutions, agents and teams can generate leads independently, in just minutes—regardless of their budget.
“Being able to offer a system like myWeichert to agents is game-changing for them. It’s also game-changing for me, as a broker who’s recruiting agents, for getting people in the door. For agents, it’s about getting those extra leads from myWeichert, which they’re able to generate on their own, as well as the company leads that Weichert provides. It’s pretty magnificent,” says Kim Smith, broker/owner of Weichert, Realtors® – Team Metro, based in Hickory, N.C.
While there’s been an influx of competition in the lead-gen arena over the years, unless it’s “done the right way,” no amount of leads will make an agent successful, says Siracusa.
“It’s great to have leads coming in, but if you don’t have a process and system in place for following up, it doesn’t matter,” he explains. “The myWeichert platform, powered by kvCORE, puts unbelievable artificial intelligence and behavioral automation in our hands to help our associates do their job and follow up with leads—and it’s all automated. Our associates are already good at building relationships, and this now gives them a streamlined, easier approach. It helps associates engage with more consumers, at exactly the right time.”
Coming from Weichert’s early days in lead generation, to the most cutting-edge tools for engaging with new customers, myWeichert is right in line with the company’s long history of innovative adaptation.
Another Weichert innovation is the company’s touted open house program, which is delivered system-wide and began when Jim Weichert got his first listing in 1969 and strategically placed open house signs in a way never seen before.
“We love it when people say ‘open houses don’t work,’” says Scavone. “They haven’t tried it our way, which is based on time-tested results. Our open houses allow us to offer great branding and meet a lot of potential customers in person, which leads to more listings. There’s no better way to meet someone…a tweet or an email can’t shake someone’s hand.”
With the myWeichert platform, Weichert’s agents can create even more face-to-face relationships with a fully integrated, custom mobile Open House App that captures contact info on-site and immediately starts follow-up dialogue. “We want our technology to help us engage more people, and the myWeichert open house application helps us do that. We’re not using technology to get away from the customer—we’re using it to get closer to the customer,” adds Scavone.
Pioneering Integrated Services
Empowering its agents with the best tools has been a consistent focus for Weichert. “We’ve always taken care of our agents and franchise owners by giving them the tools to succeed, so they can deliver legendary customer service. That’s the Weichert advantage,” says company founder Jim Weichert.
This philosophy is what led to Weichert’s pioneering efforts in the one-stop shopping movement. “In the world we’re in today, where everyone is busier than ever, people are looking to have it all done for them,” explains Siracusa. “Offering everything they need saves the consumer time, energy and stress.”
Weichert has been offering integrated real estate services to customers for many years now. “Jim [Weichert] recognized early on that simplifying the customer journey is key to repeat business, so he brought the most important real estate services—real estate, mortgage, title and insurance—together, all under one roof and laid the foundation for the Weichert Family of Companies,” says Siracusa.
He also stressed that the mandate doesn’t just apply to consumers, but to franchisees and Weichert sales associates, as well. From technology and training to marketing and prospecting, Weichert is focused on giving agents everything they need so they can go out and deliver on the Weichert pledge of “legendary customer experience.”


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Uber passengers around the world got a nasty surprise late last week, after a glitch saw them charged 100 times more than the advertised fares.
“Hey @uber, you charged my wife [US]$9,672 [AU$13,732] for a ride that was listed as [US] $96.72, and there’s no way to get in touch with you,” one Twitter user posted to the social media site.
Hey @uber, you charged my wife $9672 for a ride that was listed as $96.72, and there’s no way to get in touch with you.— Aaron Himelman (@AHimelman) July 17, 2019
In a statement to customers, Uber let affected users in Paris, Washington and San Diego know that the issue had been fixed.
“We understand that this has been frustrating,” Uber said.
“There was a known issue that caused your authorization hold to be very high. Our team has already fixed this issue. Thank you so much for your patience.”
But “frustrating” is a bit of an understatement, with The Washington Post reporting that UberEats was also affected after a US$19.05 meal turned into a far more expensive, US$1,905 meal.
Uber users took to Twitter to express their frustration at the lack of help from Uber.
“Trying to find a number to call @Uber to dispute a charge of $1,027.”
Trying to find a number to call @Uber to dispute a charge of $1027. Apparently there is a “blue icon” in the app to contact 24/7 support but here I can’t see the icon nor can I a find a number to call @uber. Please look into this matter ASAP! #uber pic.twitter.com/sDSNiFiwx3— Parth Khadilkar (@ParthKhadilkar1) July 17, 2019
I’ve been overcharged by Uber, what can I do?
In your Uber app, you can choose the trip where you believe you were overcharged, and report “a different issue with a fare”.
From there, you can input your pickup address, destination, details and a screenshot of the charge, and wait to hear back from Uber.
Unfortunately Uber doesn’t make it easy to contact them via phone and there’s no number to call them on, which means the app is your best bet.
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Sourcefire has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from Barracuda Networks. The firm, which develops a commercial version of Snort, the popular open source intrusion detection tool, said Barracuda's $187m bid "substantially undervalues" Sourcefire. In a terse statement on Friday, Sourcefire's board said it was better off as a …
$7.50 a share?
And how would this be payed? probably partially or totally with Barracuda shares, which they say are worth a small fortune. But since it is a private company they don't have to justify the share price. Seen this one before, Barracuda the masters of smoke and mirrors
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- Analysis UK.gov is doing sod all to break £20bn of locked-in IT contracts


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iPhone 6s Is A Bigger Hardware Upgrade Than Most 2015 Android Flagships, Here’s The Proof
Ever wondered why we can’t just have a smartphone release without someone on the Internet getting their underwear in a twist about it? Given the way far too many people seem to treat smartphones as some sort of technological religion, we really shouldn’t be surprised. Yet we are, year after year, and the very recently announced iPhone 6s serves as a prime example.
As soon as it was announced by Apple, an alarming number of ‘fanboys’ – that’s the nicest term we can think of – decided that they simply, absolutely must tell the Internet how awful it is; having never used it of course.
The current favorite yard stick by which the iPhone 6s’ capabilities are being measured is how much of an upgrade it is when compared to last year’s model, the iPhone 6. As can be witnessed by browsing the comments on just about any iPhone 6s hands-on review on the web, those who just can’t stand that someone might not want the same smartphone as them are out in force, deriding the lack of upgrades in this year’s iPhone, which is a kind of madness, given the number of upgrades it has received. In fact, it’s so ridiculous that we should probably make a table showing just how improved the iPhone 6s is over the iPhone 6.
Or we could just point you to someone who already did all the hard work; like Jack March.
March set about comparing the iPhone 6s to other flagship devices from the likes of Samsung, HTC and Motorola. The table shows whether each flagship was an upgrade, or indeed a downgrade, when compared to the device it replaced. So as an example, the Samsung Galaxy S6 gained a point for having a better screen resolution than the Galaxy S5. All nice and simple, we’re sure you’ll agree. When each handset has been compared to the flagship phone they replaced, a total score is awarded – upgrades minus downgrades equals final score.
Still with us? Good.
As it turns out, the iPhone actually beats out six of the seven handsets it is compared to, with the Motorola Moto X Style actually scoring a tie.
At this point it’s fairly safe to say that the iPhone 6s does actually feature more upgrades than the Android phones that web commenters point to as some sort of bastion of upgrade value for money, even with things like the new second generation Touch ID being missed off the list!
We fully expect that someone, somewhere, will take umbrage with the chart and the whole idea in general, but the next time someone toting an Android phone tells you that your new iPhone 6s is the same as the iPhone 6 it just replaced, you can safely tell them they have a wrong account of things; especially if they’re carrying a Galaxy S6, which came last in March’s little table.


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VANCOUVER, BC—The under-fire Vancouver Candle Co. has today announced its intention to move to Kamloops and rebrand as the Kamloops Kandle Kompany.
The move comes after the company’s co-founder Nick Rabuchin sent a series of racist and derogatory comments to Black and Jewish women, prompting him to apologize for getting caught before resigning in an Instagram post titled “I FUCKED UP”.
Having being dropped by many major retailers such as Indigo and Nordstrom, the company also announced its intention to relocate to nearby Kamloops and start again under a new name.
“We wanted the new name to reflect our fresh start but with also a nod and a wink to our past and we feel that the ‘Kamloops Kandle Kompany’ reflects that. Because no one should ever forget where we came from.”
In disgust at the changes Mr. Rabuchin resigned Wednesday morning bemoaning the rise of “PC culture” that he claims is the real reason for the backlash against the candle company. (SunriseEquipment)
“Gone are the days when you could anonymously text black people and call them the n-word,” Rabuchin told the Daily Stormer. “It’s PC culture gone mad.”
The formerly known Vancouver Candle Co. confirmed Mr. Rabuchin’s departure, claiming he will have no further connection to a company he still owns with his life partner, other than to collect his share of the company’s dwindling profits.
Furthermore the company took to Instagram again, posted the image “WE FUCKED UP AGAIN” followed by an announcement that the company would be recalling all 40 of its ‘Scents of Auschwitz’ and instead focus on increasing their ever popular range of tiki torches.


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DVB T2 signal now on air in Nairobi area
GOVERNMENT| April 13, 2012, 7:24 a.m.
The DVB T2 signal is now on air in Nairobi, and will soon be available in other parts of the country.
Around Nairobi, the signal can be received in Ngong, Kajiado, parts of Machakos, Kiambu, Thika, parts of Muranga, and some parts of Embu.
The Government says that by July 2012, the DVB T2 digital TV signal would be available in 70% of the country. Briefing the stakeholders on the status of the migration process, Information and Communications Permanent Secretary Dr. Bitange Ndemo said the Government was committed to ensuring that all Kenyans have access to digital TV services.
The Permanent Secretary called on the private sector to import DVB T2 compliant set top boxes for sale in the country to facilitate access to digital TV services by the public.
“We shall continue engaging the Treasury with a view to ensuring a waiver of import duty on digital TV decoders to make the devices more affordable to Wananchi,” Dr. Ndemo said. He also called on all TV broadcasters to put their content on the DVB T2 platform for wider viewership across the country.
Broadcasters who fail to adopt digital technology, said Dr. Ndemo, would not survive as the digital technology would in the near future change the broadcasting landscape radically.
CCK Director General Francis Wangusi urged consumers to only buy type approved set top boxes. He assured those interested in importing DVB T2 decoders for sale in the country of CCK’s speedy type approval of the gadgets.
Wangusi said the Government would, through CCK, soon launch a consumer awareness campaign to educate consumers on various aspects of the migration from analogue to digital TV broadcasting.
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Managing Director Waithaki Waihenya said SIGNET’s digital TV signal would be available in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri and Nakuru by June 2012. The Pan African Network CEO, Michael Wu, said his firm would have a footprint in the major towns in Kenya by the end of the year. The Pan African Network is the second digital signal distributor in the country.
Speaking on behalf of the broadcasters, Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarcco called on the Government and CCK to promote the local film industry in order to ensure production of quality local content. Nation Media Group’s CEO Linus Gitahi said the entire local broadcast industry would now join the DVB T2 platform in light of the roll out the DVB T2 infrastructure.
Digital TV broadcasting offers higher spectrum efficiency, better picture quality and clearer sound. It also supports more value added services and greater interactivity such as electronic programming guides (EPG), games.
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If anyone hasn’t visited Great Lakes Mall in a while and is wondering what’s new at the Mentor-based shopping mecca, you’d be better be ready to take some time to listen or look.
It’s a busy period right now for redevelopment and adding new tenants on the inside, with a significant construction project underway outside of the mall at 7850 Mentor Ave. We’re impressed at the efforts being made by mall owner Washington Prime to create a vibrant and interesting experience for consumers, and believe these initiatives deserve some extra recognition.
A few of the more high-profile projects that have captured the attention of shoppers this year are the opening of Round1 entertainment center in April in a former Dillard’s space, the addition of a 12,800-square-foot Shoe Dept. Encore — opened Aug. 24 — and construction of Outback Steakhouse’s new location in the mall’s west parking lot. In addition, the old Office Max building is prepped for demolition to make way for Hobby Lobby. The store is scheduled to open in 2019.
“Round1 continues to draw strong traffic to Great Lakes Mall,” said Great Lakes Mall Marketing Director Kate Miller, responding to questions about the remaining space available for a restaurant on the main floor and 60,000 square feet on the second. “While any potential new tenants located adjacent to Round1 would benefit from their proximity to the differentiated entertainment concept, we’ve already successfully transformed this area at Great Lakes Mall.”
Outback is anticipated to open as early as November, said Elizabeth Watts, Bloomin’ Brands Inc. media and community relations director. The restaurant is moving from Market Street.
“The new location is an excellent retail location,” she said.
The existing Outback is to close several days in advance of the new one opening. The staff will transfer to the new site, and more employees are expected to be hired, Watts said.
Creating a diverse lineup of tenants is important for a mall, and that requires an ability to attract nontraditional retailers. One such retailer that recently moved to Great Lakes Mall is Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, which opened Aug. 26. It relocated from Colonial Plaza to a 3,500-square-foot space next to Charming Charlie. The business offers opportunities to “create memories through art” by providing various workshops, birthday parties, kids camps and fundraisers.
The move will benefit customers in a number of ways, said owner Beth Brinton. They include a larger studio, increased hours and party space, ample parking and the ability to carry a larger selection of inventory.
“The timing for the transition to the mall was perfect as the mall management team is developing relationships with businesses such as ours that bring a unique, nontraditional retail experience,” Brinton said. “We’re thrilled to be part of the Great Lakes Mall family.”
One current vacancy at the mall that awaits a new tenant is space formerly occupied by Sears. Miller said Washington Prime is working closely with Seritage (Growth Properties), the owner of the Sears space, regarding future redevelopment opportunities.
Kevin Malecek, Mentor’s new economic development director, also said he is eager to work with Washington Prime and Seritage on redeveloping Sears.
“There could be many options, including housing, dining and new retail possibilities,” he said.
One step that Mentor City Council took last year to bolster the mall’s future potential for economic development was designate the 97-acre property as a Community Entertainment District.
The district — the first of its kind in Lake County — is designed to assist in creating a viable and thriving mixed-use environment contributing to entertainment, retail, sporting, social and arts opportunities.
The permits are held in connection with a food service establishment, such as restaurants, night clubs, bistros, pubs, etc., within the CED.
The program’s guidelines include a minimum area of 20 acres and a $50 million investment within five to 10 years.
Malecek, former Lake County commissioner and Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, noted that mall’s economic importance extends far beyond the borders of Mentor.
“The Great Lakes Mall is perhaps the largest contributor to the sales tax, which funds all vital county operations, so the continued health of the Great Lakes Mall is essential to not only the county’s coffers, but the economic viability of the region as a whole,” he said.
It’s our view that the Great Lakes Mall certainly has the potential for a bright and prosperous future, thanks in great part to ownership that has proven itself to be proactive, energetic and creative.


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The PlayStation 4 which was announced on the 20th February seems to have surprised Microsoft and it seems they will respond with the new Xbox to be announced within weeks. It is being reported that Microsoft will launch the new Xbox at an event in April but I think it’s more probable they are trying to launch just before the Games Developer Conference (GDC).
The April date which is being muted is after GDC in which more footage from upcoming PlayStation 4 titles will be presented. If Microsoft is smart, and they are, they would not sit by and let PlayStation 4 dominate another news cycle. GDC will become a rumorfest if the new Xbox is not announced beforehand and this will not help Microsoft.
Early details are that a new improved Kinect will dominate the new Xbox – a feature “core” gamers are not enamored with. Adding to their disdain, the Kinect will have to be constantly plugged in for the new Xbox to even work, according to the leaked report. Again a pinch of salt is required but if this new Kinect is central to Microsoft’s plans, then this is the clearest swing away from the “hardcore” gamer that they have always targeted with their previous Xbox versions.
The new Xbox is rumored to block used games. This rumor had an effect on Gamestop’s shares a number of weeks ago. Sony has confirmed that the Playstation 4 will NOT block used games, however I believe they will be focusing more on digital distribution via Gaikai.
Despite the negativity we’re already seeing towards the new Xbox, it may have one feature that could be rather groundbreaking and Star Trek-like. That is the IllumiRoom which expands the world you are playing beyond your TV and into your living room. IllumiRoom is augmented reality, peripheral projection technology that combines the Kinect camera with a projector to extend the game environment off of your monitor and onto the walls around it. If this is added to the Kinect along with support for it from the more “hardcore” games, then this could be a killer feature for the new Xbox.
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Samsung Philippines officially launched the 2022 Neo QLED TV series, bringing the brand’s latest flagship Neo QLED 8K TV to the country.
The new Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV aims to elevate Filipinos’ multimedia experience, as the brand promised that the device is more than just a television. Packed with extensive features, the tech giant teased that it can also work perfectly for gaming and work.
Ultra-detailed picture and sound
Samsung equipped the new Neo QLED 8K TV with Quantum Matrix Technology Pro and Shape Adaptive Light Control to bring out finer details in greater contrast.
The Quantum Mini LED, at 1/40th the size of a conventional LED, provides users with brighter colors and the deepest black, reducing bloom and enhancing overall clarity for
seamless viewing. In addition, the AI-backed Shape Adaptive Light Control should precisely map out objects on the screen and adjust their lighting to induce deep immersion every time.
In addition, the device also has Dolby Atmos to create the feel of realistic depth in audio.
Packed with top-notch features
Also perfect for gamers, Samsung geared its latest flagship TV with premium features. It has an AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology to reduce screen tears and stuttering
while gaming. Moreover, it also comes with a Quantum-Dot display screen to handle incredible vibrance and depth.
On gaming performance, the Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ ensures that on-screen
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action gets. Stability is the catalyst to player precision, and Auto Low Latency Mode on the TVs strives to reduce input lag to near zero.
Gamers also get complete control of the Neo QLED 8K TV range, thanks to its Game Bar
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Since last December shopkeepers are obliged to charge for plastic bags measuring between 15 and 50 microns in thickness. The size of the charge is up to the individual shopkeeper, but plastic bags for fruit and veg and in clothes shops remain free.
Checks are carried out. So far there are no reports of anybody being fined, but fines can top 100,000 euros.
The price of the bag is intended as a deterrent. Shopkeepers are not supposed to strike it rich selling bags. The retailers’ association UNIZO favours an “acceptable” charge, e.g. 10 or 20 cents.”
Some shopkeepers are charging up to 50 cents.
A survey conducted by VRT Radio 2 reveals that in most places the new legislation is being complied with. Only on the market are vendors tempted to let you get away with a free plastic bag.
UNIZO reports few complaints. People need to get used to the new situation it says. A mentality switch is required.
Stores have been looking for solutions for ages. Supermarket chain Carrefour allows you to bring your own receptacle to the fish and meat department. Other supermarkets favour reusable packaging.


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The first Ikea Vietnam store is in planning, with the Swedish furniture and homewares retailer revealing the country as one of its next two Asian markets.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Inter Ikea CEO Torbjorn Loof said expansion in Southeast Asia and South America are priorities for the brand, which already has stores in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand in this part of the world.
Philippines is the other country he named in Asia. Both countries will host Ikea stores within five years.
Ikea is not currently in South America, but the company sees the continent as “an important growth market” in the long term. Bloomberg named Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Chile as the most likely priority countries in South America for Ikea.
“We haven’t zoomed in or decided on any particular markets, but we’ve said that within the next five years we should have opened our first Ikea in South America,” Loof said. “When we open in South America, because it’s a new continent and a new region, we can’t just open one warehouse.”
The expansion plans follow Ikea’s entry into India and Latvia this year as it continues its slow global roll-out. After opening 22 new stores this year – eight more than last year – Loof said it expects to open about 25 a year moving forward.


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“It’s time for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, to accept each other and thrive in harmony," said Marsha Brady, a creative director for American Apparel. "We hope everyone comes out and joins us."
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text: In the midst of the current battle between President Donald Trump and the social media app TikTok, Norwalk's first family of TikTok, the D'Amelios, are reportedly looking to bring their content elsewhere. According to the Los Angeles Times, Charli and Dixie D'Amelio have signed a deal with Triller, a rival app to TikTok. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more proud to welcome the D\u2019Amelio family to the Triller family with open arms,\u201d said Bobby Sarnevesht, Triller\u2019s chairman, in a statement. \u201cThey are an incredibly multi-faceted and talented family who have already been invaluable to us.\u201d Triller is co-operated by famed film producer Ryan Kavanaugh, who founded Relativity Media before its bankruptcy in 2015. As the leader of Relativity Media, Kavanaugh produced films such as "The Social Network," "Dear John" and "Mamma Mia!" \u201cOur family is looking forward to sharing our own exciting and unique content utilizing these features as another fun platform to engage with our followers and fans,\u201d Marc D\u2019Amelio said in the statement. New content produced by the D'Amelios will not be exclusive to Triller, as the family will continue to release content on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. The D'Amelio sisters, who boast a combined 125 million followers on Tik Tok, are the latest TikTok stars to have joined the new social platform. Recently, TikTok users have begun to look at promoting their content on sites such as YouTube and Triller as Tik Tok braves an unprecedented political storm. On September 19, President Trump announced that he would back away from his planned ban on TikTok, however, ByteDance, the China-based owner of the app, must relinquish some control of TikTok. Under Trump's proposed plan, both Oracle and Walmart would own a 20 percent stake in TikTok under a new parent company, TikTok Global. Earlier this month, Dunkin' partnered with Charli for their latest drink called "The Charli."\u00a0It's a coffee recipe she has been ordering and posting about on her Tik Tok for some time now: cold brew coffee, whole milk and three pumps of caramel swirl. Additionally, the teen TikTok star is set to release a her first autobiography in December called "Essentially Charli: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping It Real."


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- Nine-in-10 Vietnamese small business owners expect local economy to grow
- Business growth to rise on back of innovation and digitalisation
- Small businesses increasingly cautious about borrowing costs
Vietnamese small business owners overwhelmingly expect to grow in 2023, with a new survey showing they are the most confident in their local economy across the surveyed markets in Asia-Pacific.
CPA Australia’s latest Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey shows Vietnamese small businesses’ swift recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic helped pave the way for growth last year. This momentum is expected to continue, with 83 percent of Vietnamese respondents expecting their business to grow.
Nine-in-10 small businesses surveyed in Vietnam also expect the local economy to grow in 2023. This was the strongest result of the 11 markets surveyed. Vietnam also topped the list for small businesses growth in 2022 (78 percent).
COVID-19 was the most detrimental factor for Vietnamese small businesses last year but its impact had lessened. Fewer than one-third (32 percent) reported that COVID-19 negatively impacted their business in 2022. This is down from 78 percent in 2021.
“The government’s support to small businesses to overcome COVID-19 has enabled them to rebound rapidly”, Dr. Can Van Luc, FCPA (Aust.) Chair of CPA Australia’s North Vietnam Advisory Committee, Chief Economist of BIDV said.
“Vietnam reopened its borders in the first quarter of 2022, boosting foreign investment, international trade and tourism. The country’s digital economy boomed as businesses moved more online in response to COVID-19. This has significantly contributed to solidifying Vietnam’s economic development. Vietnam’s institutional reforms and implementation of free trade agreements may further boost confidence”.
Financing demand has eased in Vietnam last year. Half of respondents found accessing external finance easy, but their need to borrow also dropped. Forty-seven percent sought external funds last year, decreasing sharply from 79 percent in 2021. Six-in-10 have plans to seek external funds this year.
“The majority of small businesses relied on banks for finance last year. Soaring interest rates are impacting small businesses’ intentions to seek external finance. It’s a sign that small businesses are increasingly cautious about financing costs. Tightening financial conditions across international markets also impact the appetite to borrow”.
E-commerce maintained steady growth last year, with 75 percent saying that they received more than 10 percent of revenue from online sales. However, the percentage of businesses reporting that their technology investment was profitable slumped to 51 percent in 2022, from 82 percent in 2021. Their focus on innovation remains strong with nine-in-10 having plans to introduce new products or services this year.
Of the 11 markets surveyed, Vietnam had the highest percentage of small business owners aged between 30 to 49. Nine-in-10 small businesses had been established for less than 11 years.
“This is an interesting characteristic of Vietnamese small businesses,” Dr. Luc indicated, “It implies that Vietnamese small business owners are likely more digitally sophisticated than their peers in the region. They are not only tech-savvy and embrace innovation, but also have solid working experience to expand their businesses”.
“A booming economy and an increase in foreign investment into Vietnam may be prompting mature employees at management level to launch businesses. Their experience may help ensure a higher success rate.
Small businesses have experienced strong growth in digital transformation and technology adoption over the past three years driven by the pandemic. However, they should seek advice from professional advisers to improve the profitability of their technology investments.
Some Vietnamese small businesses spent time and resources on ESG practices such as staff health and safety. There is room for them to increase their focus on ESG as Vietnam move towards a green economy. This is an inevitable trend in Vietnam. Only around two-in-10 monitored energy and water use in their business. They should put in more effort towards energy saving to reduce costs and contribute to the long-term sustainable development of Vietnam”.
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