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London-based MaaS startup Geomiq raises $8.5M to transform and streamline the manufacturing industry
While some startups are struggling to raise new funds amid the global economic downturn, London-based B2B manufacturing platform Geomiq announced today it has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding to open up access to world-leading supply chains for manufacturers of all sizes and also secure manufacturing’s ‘digital future.’ The funding also comes amid crisis and chaos in the global supply chain.
The round, which was led by AXA Venture Partners alongside Samaipata, Fuel Ventures, and TechNexus, will enable Geomiq to expand its platform, and build new flagship Quality Hubs in China and mainland Europe along with the addition of 60 new team members resulting in 175% increase in headcount.
Founded in 2017 by CEO Sam Al-Mukhtar and William Hoyer Millar, Geomiq helps engineers and procurement teams ensure supply chain resiliency in a period of unprecedented change. Through its intelligent Manufacturing as a Service platform (MaaS) platform, Geomiq provides Instant quotes and Instant ordering of custom manufactured parts through trusted manufacturing partners. Geomiq currently has a team of 34 people based in East London.
Since its inception five years ago, Geomiq has become the go-to digital manufacturing platform for over 1200 professional engineers and procurement teams from over 500 fast-moving hardware companies. The startup also ave partnered with over 220 exceptional suppliers in over 16 countries.
Major macroeconomic events such as Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine have demonstrated the importance of supply chain resilience. As the manufacturing sector expands and undergoes a digital transformation Geomiq is at the forefront, enabling engineers and procurement teams to access flexible supply chains through its digital platform. Geomiq allows businesses to shorten development cycles and get products to market faster, with quality manufacturing at lower cost, removing the ‘single point of failure’ that has hampered so many organizations in times of disruption.
Customers begin by uploading CAD files or 2D engineering drawings. Geomiq’s machine learning algorithms match each job to vetted partners that have immediate capacity. Proprietary software and on-site teams ensure competitive pricing, rapid on-time delivery, and transparent updates on project status throughout the manufacturing process.
“We are grateful for the incredible support from our investors,” CEO and Co-Founder Sam Al-Mukhtar said. “With so many global events affecting supply chains in recent years, we have reached a tipping point. The manufacturing industry remains far behind in terms of digitization, and we are on a mission to solve that.”
Geomiq already boasts an enviable client base including electric vehicle manufacturer Arrival, Brompton Bicycle and Transport for London. Its MaaS platform combines innovative technology and a Machine Learning-powered matching system to connect buyers and sellers of custom manufactured parts with unprecedented efficiency.
Sam continued: “We are particularly proud to be supporting the UK’s aerospace, automotive, robotic and medical sectors, all of which are at an exciting inflection point. To send parts into space was a particularly exciting moment and we are looking forward to hitting new heights in the years to come.”
Before founding Geomiq, Sam previously worked as a lead design engineer at Ideaworks, where he saw first-hand the difficulty manufacturers faced in getting quotes for – and ordering – custom parts with confidence. Alongside Co-Founder Will Hoyer Millar, he has built a company that has so far helped connect over 3,000 unique buyers and 300 unique sellers of all sizes, manufacturing over two million parts.
At its core, Geomiq helps solve inefficient, highly fragmented manufacturing systems, helping clients to build robust, localized, and compliant supply chains. As the sector comes under increasing pressure to address ESG issues, gaining greater transparency will help limit environmental harm by addressing issues throughout the manufacturing chain.
“We are very pleased to announce our new partnership with Geomiq, a B2B manufacturing platform that is disrupting this historically traditional industry by streamlining their processes,” said François Robinet, Managing Partner at AXA Venture Partners. “Their digital offer is a game changer, as they gather all key players in the value chain under one roof, from quote to delivery. Their approach to Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) plays a critical role in the industry’s future. By sharing the same vision with Sam and Will, we are very confident at AVP we will be at the forefront of the digital revolution within the manufacturing sector. “


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Brisbane has landed a major tourism windfall after being selected to host one of the world’s largest travel industry conferences.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced Brisbane will receive an economic boost of over $112 million through new business events set to take place in the city over the coming years.
Emma Rushbrooke, the Clinical Director at Hear and Say, a Queensland non-profit organisation that focuses on early intervention services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, has seen and heard a lot when it comes to helping people access the kind of life most of us take for granted.
Brisbane serves up plenty of events and entertainment for visiting delegates to enjoy, and this July sees the return of the two-day Regional Flavours food and wine festival.
As Brisbane Marketing’s Senior Manager Market Development – Asia, Ashley Ng, is at the forefront of growing Brisbane’s share of Asian MICE visitors.
A US-headquartered paediatric health symposium has chosen Brisbane as its first-ever Asia Pacific host city, with 500 global experts to meet in March 2021.
From humble beginnings in 1968, with just 21 exhibitors, Brisbane Truck Show has grown bigger and bigger to become a central meeting place for the industry. People now travel from all over Australia and across the world to attend.
Based in China, Sherry Huang works to promote Brisbane as an ideal MICE destination.
For the first time, Brisbane will play host to the inbound tourism industry’s flagship event, the Australian Tourism Export Council’s (ATEC) Meeting Place, when more than 400 export tourism leaders head to Queensland 25th -27th November.
Taking place from 2-3 April, QODE will form part of Curiocity Brisbane, a new event developed by Brisbane Marketing and Tourism and Events Queensland that also includes World Science Festival Brisbane and at trail of interactive, public art installations called Curiocities.

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But one thing the 23-year-old does clearly remember is leaving behind the sodas she drank in her early childhood.
Nope, not Pepsi and Coke.
Sanchez is talking about sodas made and bottled in her country, with flavors that make American colas seem boring.
There's Jamaica flavor, made from a flower, and Tamarind, made from a well-known sour fruit.
There's Sangria. Mandarin. Pineapple. Grapefruit.
"You never forget the sodas," Sanchez said. "They were like a part of growing up."
Until a few years ago, the flavorful drinks were just a memory for her.
But when her mother opened La Chicanita on Main Street in Danbury more than three years ago, Sanchez got a taste of the beverages again.
The small store carries many different varieties of ethnic sodas and Sanchez drinks them just about every day.
And it's not only Hispanics who come in to buy them.
"Americans come in all the time and taste them," she said. "They fall in love with a flavor and keeping coming back."
Ivan Hayashi works for Novamex , which manufactures one of the oldest and most popular Mexican soda, Jarritos.
It was the first of its kind in Mexico 50 years ago and became the first national brand of soft drinks in the country.
In 1989, the product came to America and now lines the shelves of many independent Hispanic grocery stores and some large supermarkets.
Hayashi said that most of Novamex's products are purchased by Mexicans and Hispanics, but Americans are also catching on.
"We receive letters from Americans who taste it and like a certain flavor," he said.
That could be because there are a few big differences in the Mexican-made soda and the ones Americans are accustomed to.
"They are made with unique Mexican flavors and less carbonation," he said.
Manufacturers also use cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.
"More fruity flavor," Hayashi said. "And the cane sugar is better for you than the high-fructose kind."
"It's something unique," Sanchez said. "You can't beat Pepsi and Coke, but they get old sometimes."
Hayashi said his company's products are made and bottled in Mexico and are available mostly at independent stores like La Chicanita.
Sanchez said many people come in and are happy to see the variety of sodas.
"It reminds them of being back home," she said. "The sodas are like a staple in Latin American countries. Kind of like the corn tortilla. You have to have it."
The sodas are available at La Chicanita on Main Street in Danbury and range from $1 to $1.50.


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Celebrity Cruises has confirmed plans to operate round-UK sailings this summer onboard its recently refurbished Celebrity Silhouette.
The line said it would offer “luxury staycations to discerning British guests” when sailings launch from Southampton in July.
Silhouette will cruise with all adult passengers vaccinated against Covid-19, and those under the age of 18 showing proof of negative PCR tests.
The first voyage will take place on 3 July, with Silhouette embarking on a series of six- to eight-night itineraries around the British coastline.
Guests will have the chance to explore the Jurassic Coast from Portland, discover Scottish cities and highlands from Inverness, Kirkwall and Glasgow and visit Belfast and Liverpool.
Celebrity said its restart in UK waters underlined its commitment to the UK market and "confidence in trusted travel partners”.
Incentives and resources available to support agents selling its new staycation cruises this summer include £20 Celebrity Rewards points on every booking, a dedicated marketing toolkit on Silhouette’s refurbishment and double Captain’s Club loyalty points for guests.


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Highlights include a boutique guitar showcase and a special Les Paul night.
Norman’s Rare Guitars YouTube personality brought in to oversee Gibson’s brand experience.
Troubled boutique effects company T-Rex Engineering has been saved from bankruptcy by the firm’s co-founders Lars Dahl and Sebastian Jensen, according to a statement...
The beloved Danish boutique effects company declares bankruptcy after difficult financial year.
Larkin Poe, Tash Sultana, Sam Fender and more will participate in the new global initiative.
The company aims to replenish the woods used in its yearly production process.
Walrus Audio, JHS Pedals and Benson Amps are pulling their collaborations with Adams.
The influential founder of Dunlop Manufacturing – creator of picks, capos, effects and more –passes away.
Taylor's very own Bob Taylor tells us why sustainability is fundamental to the guitar industry in the 21st century
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Gove said that if no deal is reached by Sunday, the EU may have to submit a preliminary request. The agreement stabilised Anglo-Irish trade relations and was seen as a springboard to prepare Ireland to become a member of the common market. Ursula von der Leyen told MPs this morning: “I can`t tell you whether or not there will be a deal [on Brexit], but I can tell you that there is a way to reach an agreement. The path may be very narrow, but it is there. “The Prime Minister stressed that the negotiations are now in a serious situation. The time was very short and it was very likely that no agreement would be reached if the EU`s position did not change significantly,” the spokesman said. The EU`s position in this area was simply not reasonable and, if there were to be an agreement, it had to change radically,” he said. Britain would be bound under the World Trade Organization (WTO) in its trade with the 27-state bloc. It would impose its new uk global tariffs on EU imports, while the EU would impose its common external tariffs on UK imports. CETA is a trade agreement between the EU and Canada that requires the support of the parliaments of all EU member states in order to be fully operational. In the event of a “no deal” on trade, Britain would overnight lose duty- and quota-free access to Europe`s 450 million-million-consumer internal market. Finally, there will be no trade restrictions. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said yesterday that the two sides have moved closer to a trade deal. Britain and the European Union are yearning for a trade deal after Brexit, with failure likely leading to increased chaos in mutual trade, falling financial markets and huge economic costs.
“We have the advantage that both the US and the UK – especially the current UK government – are not big subsidies, where other countries are more inclined to subsidy. It would therefore be useful if we reached an agreement. It is not yet clear how the controls, rules and red tape between Britain and Northern Ireland will work. But in the absence of a trade deal, the gap between Britain and Northern Ireland would be more evident. The agreement was signed at 10 Downing Street and would enter into force on 1 July 1966. He said this was aimed at implementing a trade deal that would have a profound impact on the measures needed to address the climate crisis. “After that, we won`t be able to review the deal until the end of the year. The agreement is too important to be rushed by Parliament. Previously, British Senior Minister Michael Gove reduced the chances of a trade deal with the European Union to less than 50 percent and adopted a pessimistic tone just two weeks before the UK`s exit from the Bloc. CETA was a trade agreement between the EU and Canada in 2017. Global international finance capital is largely ready for Brexit, as a trade deal would never cover the UK`s most globally competitive industry.
Those who oppose CETA say it allows large companies to sue countries if rules impede those companies` ability to trade. . . .


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The motorcycle industry will be taking a huge leap into the future with the upcoming GyroCycle. A new prototype from Thrustcycle paved the way for self-balancing motorcycles to hit the roads in 2017.
The GyroCycle, also known as Gyroscopic motorcycle, stands upright by using internal flywheels to create a gyroscopic effect, giving the vehicle the stabilization generally felt by the rider at higher speeds. Here, however, the feel remains even when the rider's standing still. During a turn, the bike will be less likely to lose traction and slide itself under, thereby granting the rider greater control and increased safety.
The self-stabilizing GyroCycle could open up a new market for riders, old and new alike. According to , first-time riders won't have to learn how to balance such a heavy vehicle while older riders who lack strength to hold a motorcycle can say goodbye to their worries. This would make the GyroCycle a two-wheel design alternative solution to the three-wheeled bikes.
Although Thrustcycle aimed to be the first to bring GyroCycle to the market, other major players are also participating. BMW recently launched the Motorrad Vision Next 100 concept motorcycle, which showcases a self-balancing system that is said to provide stability regardless of whether a rider is at a standstill or in motion.
According to , BMW said that beginners will benefit because their bike cannot fall over while more experienced riders will enjoy the improved agility and self-stabilizing system the vehicle provides. The core technology behind the GyroCycle is rooted on safety and sustainability.
Price is often a huge issue with such high-tech vehicles. This is also, however, where the GyroCycle is more likely to standout from the competition. Although no official release of the price has been announced, Thrustcycle has suggested that its market price will be less than $20,000. The advent of the development of self-balancing motorcycles will make 2017 a historic year for the technology.


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Innovative pet-care retailer Pets at Home has benefited from “exceptional levels of demand” as animal-lovers stock up on supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
The retailer said stay-at-home customers were also more pet-focused as they spent increased time with, and gained more enjoyment from, their furry friends.
As officially recognised “essential retailers” all pet stores are allowed to stay open for business during the current crisis.
In an update for the year to 26 March, the retailer said annual profits would be higher than expected due to the recent spike in demand for pet products and healthcare.
However, it warned of an uncertain outlook for 2020-21 saying it was not “immune” to the crisis.
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In response to the pandemic Pets at Home said it had shut non-essential parts of the business such as its Groom Room grooming salons.
The firm has also moved staff from non-essential parts of the business to essential functions that provide food and medicine.
It said it was seeking to “strike a balance” between providing essential services to the public alongside safeguarding the health of customers and staff.
Pets at Home CEO Peter Pritchard said: “I am extremely grateful that our colleagues and operations have shown such resilience and flexibility to meet the recent exceptional level of demand from both existing and new customers.
“The health and safety of our colleagues, partners, suppliers, customers and pets remains our top priority. We continue to take all appropriate action in line with government advice and remain vigilant to the potential impact of Covid-19 as we start the new financial year.”


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Major clothing retailer Best&Less has been accused of putting company profit ahead of the safety of Bangladeshi garment workers by declining to sign a key international accord on worker safety and labour rights.
The Rana Plaza disaster, 10 years ago on Monday, prompted outrage at the abysmal safety standards in the Bangladesh factories supplying major clothing brands and retailers, leading to the establishment of a cross-border agreement known as the international accord.
Roughly 200 brands, including Just Jeans, Kmart, Big W, The Iconic and Mosaic Brands have signed the accord, which has helped to fund nearly 56,000 inspections across 2,400 garment factories in Bangladesh. The accord has identified 170,000 health and safety issues and successfully remediated 91% of the problems.
But major retailer Best&Less has been singled out by Australian aid groups for its failure to join the agreement, despite sourcing a significant portion of its clothing from Bangladeshi factories.
The company has 20 factories in Bangladesh, accounting for one-quarter of its global sourcing, according to ActionAid.
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ActionAid executive director Michelle Higelin said the company had a duty to ensure the women making its garments “return home safely from work each day”.
“Best&Less have an ethical and corporate responsibility to financially contribute to safety improvements across factories in their supply chain,” she said.
ActionAid Bangladesh women’s rights manager Tamazer Ahmed said the company had “failed to put the safety of women garment workers ahead of company profit”.
A spokesperson for Best&Less said the company had 11 “partners” in Bangladesh and appreciated the role of the international accord. But it said its own safety code of conduct went further to ensure worker safety in the factories supplying its stores.
“Best&Less undertakes comprehensive factory assessments and audits in every country we work with,” the spokesperson said.
“Best&Less audits are conducted by third parties and they cover each factory’s environmental impact, social practices, ethical practices and safety requirements and certifications, which includes building, chemical and fire safety.”
The spokesperson said the company had no involvement in “the unfortunate Rana Plaza building collapse”.
“Our sourcing code at that time prevented us from working with factories in that area due to the very risks that the accord today works to mitigate,” the spokesperson said.
The Rana Plaza disaster killed 1,134 people and injured another 2,000 at least. The factory building that collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was used to make clothing for international brands including Primark, Bonmarché and Canada’s Loblaw.
Bangladesh is the second-largest exporter of clothing in the world, but advocates say workers still face underpayment and harassment for joining unions. The international accord was expanded in 2021 to include more safety provisions beyond fire, electrical and structural inspections. The updated agreement was also expanded to include Pakistan.


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Social media management can be made easier for some businesses by using social media management tools. Which social media channels have the best ROI? Businesses' willingness to engage with social media, whether it comes naturally to them or is a serious challenge, is driven by the high return on investment it offers.
A significant number of companies surveyed reported that social media provides a higher return on investment than email marketing, offline Color Correction Service advertising, paid search ads, and SEO: More than half of all e-commerce businesses surveyed said social media marketing provided their highest return on investment. That number increased for businesses that earned between $1,000,001 and $5,000,000, with 64% giving social media the top spot in 2018.


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Jawa introduces Special Limited Edition motorcycles to commemorate 90 years of the legendary Jawa 500 OHV of 1929
Jawa Motorcycles have introduced the Special Edition Jawa and Jawa Forty Two to mark the 90th anniversary of the legendary Jawa 500 OHV of 1929. Only 90 of these collectible Special 90th Anniversary Edition Jawa motorcycles would be manufactured for lucky buyers.
These Special 90th Anniversary Edition Jawa motorcycles feature a special 90th anniversary colour scheme inspired by the Jawa 500 OHV. Every motorcycle will also feature a 90th Anniversary commemorative emblem on the fuel tank along with its individual serial number.
This limited-edition motorcycle will be available on display at Jawa dealerships from October 15th, 2019 for people to come and witness this piece of history. Customers who hold an active booking for the Jawa models and those who will make one before the midnight of October 22nd, 2019 will stand a chance to own this motorcycle. All they must do is specify their intent towards opting for a draw of lots for the allotment of this motorcycle at their nearest dealership. The customers will automatically go back to their original booking sequence and model if they are not selected in the draw. Once allotted, the motorcycles will be immediately dispatched to the customers at their respective locations.
The technical specifications of the motorcycle remain unchanged; it is powered by a 293cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC engine nestled within a double cradle chassis that is tuned to bring out the superlative handling and class leading stability, making the new Jawa a true modern classic. The Jawa and Jawa forty two are priced at INR 1,64,000/- and INR 1,55,000/- respectively (ex-showroom, Delhi) and the Dual Channel ABS variants are available at INR 1,72,942/- & INR 1,63,942/- respectively. The motorcycles are manufactured at the company’s Pithampur plant in Madhya Pradesh.


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Michael Denckhoff competes with some of real estate’s biggest names on a day-to-day basis. But it’s the little things that Denckhoff says give him an edge.
Denckhoff, who founded Savoy Properties in 2000, preaches the simplest of business etiquette. Even promptly returning phone calls can make all the difference.
“We can’t compete head-to-head with the Jones Lang LaSalles or the Cassidy Turleys from a pure size standpoint, but we can be better,” Denckhoff said. “You just have to call people back. So few people do that now.”
The little things have helped double Savoy’s revenue every year for nearly a decade, Denckhoff said. “The goal is to grow as organically as appropriate,” he said. “As we get bigger, we won’t double revenue every year. The good news is that we probably won’t double revenue this year because we now have a healthier business that isn’t slowing down.”
Savoy, which has made more than $125 million in real estate investment transactions since 2000, has grown from two brokers in 2006 to nearly a dozen in 2014. Denckhoff said it’s vital for him to maintain a sense of humility among his staff, which clients appreciate.
Kelly Naydenov, a manager with Savoy, said Denckhoff’s grounded attitude creates an easy-going workplace. Savoy has 10 employees all located in St. Louis.
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Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”) (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis, CBD and vaporization device company announced the appointment of Martha Stewart as the company’s official strategic advisor. In this new role, Martha will expand upon her existing relationship with the company, leveraging her vast knowledge of product development and branding expertise, to provide the company with dedicated counsel ranging from product innovation to format development and strategic partnerships.
Martha’s appointment comes on the heels of the successful launch of Martha Stewart CBD in partnership with Marquee Brands and Canopy Growth. Launched in Fall 2020, the product line offers high-quality, CBD wellness supplements including gummies, softgels, and oil drops with flavor profiles inspired by some of Martha’s most popular recipes. Martha Stewart CBD for Pet also launched earlier this year and includes oil drops and soft-baked chews in three gourmet flavor combinations and formulas designed to support pet mental and physical well-being.
Since launch, the product line-up has extended into top-selling gift boxes for occasions including Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day, which sold out prior to the holiday due to high consumer demand. As mainstream awareness for CBD continues to increase, coupled with Martha’s legacy as a trusted source for living well, the product line will continue to serve as a key area of growth for the business.
“Canopy Growth is committed to providing consumers with trusted CBD products with quality ingredients, and Martha Stewart has been a champion of our commitment since the inception of our partnership,” said David Klein, Chief Executive Officer of Canopy Growth. “We are thrilled to deepen our relationship with Martha through this new advisory role. With her expansive business acumen and years of experience with the Canopy team, together we’ll unleash the power of CBD to improve lives and create an unparalleled portfolio of brands.”
Martha will play a pivotal role in shaping Canopy’s product innovation pipeline through her counsel in the development of novel concepts, formats, flavors and strategic alliances. From the curation of new Martha Stewart branded products to curating products for Canopy’s wider portfolio of brands, Martha’s advisory role will help shape the future of the company’s product development trajectory.
“Over the past year, demand and awareness for CBD products has skyrocketed. Working with the top researchers and scientists at Canopy Growth, I saw first-hand how dedicated the company is in producing high quality, safe and consistent products,” said Martha Stewart. “Deepening my relationship with the business is a natural fit given our aligned dedication and passion for bringing consumers innovative and quality CBD products and I’m thrilled to share the benefits of CBD with consumers all over the country.”
As momentum for the brand continues and demand for the Martha Stewart CBD product portfolio grows, Canopy Growth has also signed a distribution deal with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, as the select distributor for Martha Stewart CBD across the U.S. market. The distribution deal follows the recent announcement with Southern Glazer’s and Canopy Growth to distribute Quatreau, Canopy’s first line of CBD-infused beverages sold in the U.S. market. Southern Glazer’s will initially distribute Martha Stewart CBD across seven states, with additional states in the months to come.


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The stealth hoodie: Sweater that deflects thermal radiation to hide you from government drones
Ever wanted to hide out from government surveillance cameras?
New York-based artist Adam Harvey and fashion designer Johanna Bloomfield came up with the perfect fit for those who like to foil government voyeurs: clothing that blocks thermal radiation from the infrared scanners drones use.
The anti-surveillance ‘Stealth Wear’ hoodies, burqas, scarves, t-shirts and other gear provide cover for anybody who wants to remain as undetected as possible.
High-tech: The anti-surveillance 'Stealth Wear' gear provides cover for anybody who wants to remain as undetected as possible
Harvey¿s educational background is in mechanical engineering and digital art. His previous work has also focused on the space where privacy protection and art overlap
Wearing Harvey and Bloomfield's radiation-blocking outfits would reportedly make that part of the body appear black to a drone, so that the image would appear like a disembodied limb.
The designers also created a special pouch for cell phones that shields them from trackers by blocking the radio signals that phones emit and a shirt that blocks detection of the wearer’s heart.
Harvey has been researching the effects of surveillance on culture for several years as he continues to come up with ways to stay out of the government’s sight.
He sees the designs as a kind of conversation about surveillance in society at large, he told Vice Magazine.
‘It’s about being cognizant about new developments,’ he said. ‘On one hand, it’s to bring awareness to new forms of surveillance. On the other hand it’s an exploration of materials,’
Harvey’s educational background is in mechanical engineering and digital art. His previous work has also focused on the space where privacy protection and art overlap.
Unique designer: Artist Adam Harvey has been researching the effects of surveillance on culture for several years as he continues to come up with ways to stay out of the government¿s sight
In 2012 he introduced face makeup product called CVDazzle that allows the user to throw off face-recognition software.
The nickel-metalized fabrics he uses to create his new clothing line are very specialized and very expensive, he says.
He does plan to offer the clothing at a price, but don’t expect to see these products at Target or Conway.
Harvey’s ‘Stealth Wear’ has been on display at Primitive London, a network of underground designers and artists, since Thursday, January 17.
Heart protector: Harvey also created a shirt that blocks detection of the wearer¿s heart
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NASDAQ on Tuesday announced that it will adjust the weighing of several companies in the NASDAQ-100 index to better reflect their market capitalizations. The NASDAQ-100 index is comprised of the 100 biggest non-financial stocks on the NASDAQ exchange. The adjustment, which will take place on May 2nd, is the first of its kind since 1998. Apple will take the biggest hit as its weighting will be adjusted down from 20.46% of the the index to 12.33%. The Cupertino-based company’s representation on the NASDAQ-100 is currently six times that of the No. 2 company, Microsoft, which will see its weight doubled on May 2nd. A total of 82 stocks will be adjusted downward while 18 companies including Microsoft, Google, Intel, Cisco and Oracle will get larger shares. More →
Analysts had a field day on Friday after RIM released its less than stellar Q2 earnings on Thursday. When addressing its future prospects, RIM warned that its gross margins in the Q3 will drop another three percentage points to 47% and that a further decline is likely into 2010. Ouch! In a letter sent to clients, Charles Wolf of Needham & Co had the most scathing assessment of RIM:
In their conference call, management dismissed the notion that new competitors, most notably Apple’s iPhone 3G and new smartphones running on Google’s Android platform, would materially slow the growth in new subscriber activations. We continue to believe that the company has its head in the sand. Yes, the iPhone and Android phones will expand the market as they lure mobile phone users to smartphones. But we believe it’s delusional to think they won’t cut into BlackBerry sales as well, especially in the consumer market.
Did he just call RIM delusional and say they had their head in the sand? Yes, indeed he did. The not-so-rosy forecast for RIM had an effect as its stock fell 28% by days end. Yikes, looks like RIM is suffering the consequences of venturing out of their comfortable enterprise market and entering the highly competitive consumer market. Congratulations, RIM, you just got your first royal smackdown!
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Plugged In: William White, VP of marketing, Target
In January, Target became one of the biggest supporters of soccer in the U.S., striking a series of sponsorships that allow it to touch every level of the sport in the country, from Major League Soccer down to youth teams. At MLS’s All-Star Game this week, Target will serve as the presenting sponsor, with its bull’s-eye logo on the jersey of the league’s stars. William White, vice president of marketing at Target who grew up playing the sport, outlined the retailer’s soccer investment.
This is the largest team sport push that we’ve made as a company. But Target didn’t just decide to choose soccer; our guests chose soccer. We sold 1 million soccer balls last year, and we’re seeing even more growth this year.”
Why soccer? The reason we got into soccer is because our guests, our shoppers, have chosen soccer. The sport today spans across cultures, across genders, across generations, and it’s both watched and played by families across the country. It’s not a surprise soccer is growing inside our stores. When we look at sports-related merchandise being sold, soccer-related gear is the fastest growing.
On Target’s strategy: We want to target a number of levels as we enter soccer. We are the official partner of MLS on a national level, the official jersey partner of our hometown team, Minnesota United, and at the grassroots level, we’re the official retailer of U.S. Youth Soccer. We’re aiming to bring the sponsorships to life not only at the national level but by also tapping into the passionate communities of fans and soccer players in markets across the country.
On vendor support: Getting into soccer was also something that was very meaningful for many of our key vendors, who are working with us in a number of ways. They are also very cognizant of who is now watching and playing soccer, and how it’s growing — they’ve eagerly embraced it with us. For example, we will be the presenting sponsor of the All-Star Game, Coca-Cola will be sponsoring the concert during the week, Energizer will be presenting the homegrown game, and Kimberly-Clark will be a part of the pregame celebration.
Why the All-Star Game? When we became an official partner of MLS, we looked at all of the ways we could bring the Target brand to life during the season, and we kept coming back to the All-Star Game as the moment we wanted to do that. It’s really become a celebration for the popularity and momentum of soccer, and we love the format of taking the best players in MLS and playing against a huge powerhouse team.


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- 97% of consumers used the internet to find a local business, up from 95% in 2016
- 12% of consumers searched for a local business every day
- 54% of consumers looked for a local business online at least once a month
Checking consumer reviews has become a key part of choosing a local business, with more consumers than ever turning to the internet for help with everyday decisions. Whether it’s choosing a new restaurant to visit as a tourist in a new town or finding a reliable plumber to fix a leak at short notice, reviews have become the way of life for nearly everyone.
Nearly every consumer (97%) used the internet to search for a local business in the last 12 months – a slight increase from 2016, when 5% had not. 12% searched each day, up from 11% last year. 54% are now looking at least once per month – up from 52% in 2016, and 43% the year before.
These incremental increases suggest consumers are seeking out local businesses more than ever. Nearly every consumer now conducts regular local searches, placing expectations on businesses to be visible online. Some businesses can struggle to differentiate from their competitors, so a positive online reputation is useful to help customers make a choice.


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Imported Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
“My business is booming,” said one of our clients in the steel and metal industry. Another commented that “my business is through the roof!” We weren’t sure why until we asked, “What’s the big deal?”
It appears that steel and aluminum manufacturers, producers and distributors are enjoying a boost in revenues thanks to the tariffs on imported steel and aluminum that Trump is imposing. As a result, many of the companies that rely on metals affected by these tariffs aren’t sure what will happen, so they are stocking up on raw materials, parts and components.
The new tariffs will impose a 25 percent price increase on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum to protect national economic security, effective March 23. The plan has been widely criticized by government officials and corporate America who feel the tariffs will cost U.S. jobs, raise consumer prices and hit American manufacturers.
Other countries are threatening trade wars. The EU has warned it will impose a 25 percent tariff on the $3.5 billion of American goods that it imports. Trump’s next move is to impose tariffs on up to $60 million of Chinese imports of technology, telecommunications and apparel.
Many businesses feel that a cost increase is on the way and will likely be pushed down through the supply chain to other businesses like beverages and automobiles. Some US companies that use steel and aluminum in their products may reduce production in the US in favor of foreign production where they can avoid cost increases. Other policymakers think that US manufacturers will no longer have to compete with foreign materials and can instead charge higher prices.
Since many aren’t sure what will really happen as a result of the tariffs, they are building up inventory levels, buying raw materials and stocking up on parts to keep ahead of price increases or lack of materials.
Instead of worrying about stocking up on inventory, Kuebix believes that a greater focus on reducing supply chain costs is needed. As transportation is one of the biggest expenses for a company, often up to 40%, ways to lower logistics costs while boosting efficiencies are a must in this uncertain economic environment.
By leveraging Kuebix TMS, retailers and manufacturers can quickly and easily receive better rates for any transportation mode. Our free TMS, Kuebix Shipper, can even be up-and-running the same day, so companies can immediately begin offsetting costs by receiving lower rates. And by upgrading to add modular features to optimize routes and consolidate loads from LTL to FTL where possible, companies can cut down on the total cost of goods and put money back into other needs, such as raw material purchasing.
Logistics professionals uncertain about the future of steel and aluminum imports can improve their companies’ outlook by utilizing technology to cut costs.


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On April 1, 2019, six Bristol Bay fishermen filed a lawsuit financed by the Pebble Limited Partnership against the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) alleging it was spending funds outside of its statutory purposes. Today, Alaska Superior Court Judge Yvonne Lamoureux dismissed the case against BBRSDA and the other named defendants who received funding from BBRSDA. Judge Lamoureux agreed with BBRSDA that it was acting within its statutory purpose of promoting the Bristol Bay fishery in opposing the Pebble Mine, which could have a devastating effect on the commercial fishery it seeks to support and enhance.
“The BBRSDA is pleased with the outcome of this case for the sake of our current and future members,” said Andy Wink, Executive Director of BBRSDA. “Bristol Bay is home to the largest, most valuable wild salmon runs in the world, and our organization seeks to maximize the sustained economic value of the Bristol Bay salmon fishery through a wide range of activities, including, but not limited to marketing.
The case examined the manner in which BBRSDA could achieve its mission, and agreed that the BBRSDA may take up a broad range of activities in support of its goals. Opposing or seeking to improve the development of what would likely become the largest open-pit copper mine at the headwaters is clearly aligned with BBRSDA’s mission and the statutory language which created the organization.
This lawsuit centered on the legal interpretation of the RSDA’s enabling statute, and the Court found, “The plain meaning of the text of AS 44.33.065 does not support Plaintiffs’ narrow view of what RSDAs are authorized to do to promote seafood products and the commercial fishing industry in the region.” The Court’s decision went on to note, “BBRSDA’s chosen methods of promotion in an effort to maximize both the abundance and value of seafood in its region via the Contracts appear consistent with and in furtherance of its purposes.”
Furthermore, the court’s decision noted that, “Interpreting the statute as restricting RSDA’s abilities to devote efforts regarding environmental concerns in their regions has the potential to produce some absurd results. For example, a RSDA could advertise and market its salmon as wild, pristine, and sustainable but would not be able to spend funds in a way to keep those brand identities authentic in its view or spend funds to signal to its consumers its efforts to maintain that brand identity.”
“The value of our fishery is higher than it's ever been,” said BBRSDA board president Mike Friccero. “Our organization is passionate about connecting consumers with the resource and the fisherman who catch it in a way that celebrates the amazing place that is Bristol Bay, Alaska. We are proud to be building a better future for Alaska’s seafood industry and protecting a “place that’s always been” not only for our members, but all our future customers around the world.”


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DENVER - A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is pushing to improve package labeling for marijuana-infused foods and drinks in Colorado.
While it is now standard to list ingredients on the containers of marijuana "edibles" -- including baked goods, candy and soft drinks -- the current labeling doesn't include the product's potency.
Consumers say the "high" from eating a particular product can vary because of different levels of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.
The goal is to label pot products in a similar way as beer -- where the percentage of alcohol is listed, said State Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont.
Singer said there is pressure on the state to take action before the federal government gets involved and takes the regulatory authority away from Colorado.
From brownies to candy to soft drinks, the list of pot-infused products is plentiful on the shelves at Starbuds, a Denver dispensary.
"There's chocolates, there's caramels, there's all sorts," said Starbuds operator Brian Ruden.
While these marijuana munchies all contain 100 milligrams of THC, the intensity of that high isn't always consistent.
"Depending on how strong the [THC] concentration is…that's going to affect how strong the edible is," said Ruden.
That's why Democrats and Republicans are working a system to test these products on a regular basis, so the user can look at the label to see just how stoned they'll really get.
"When you mix the ingredients together, you're not necessarily going to get the same amount of flour and sugar and eggs and THC in every corner of that," Singer said.
The move by the legislature is welcomed by an industry that's making green by selling green.
"The more consistent and the more people really understand what they're getting and how much of that product to eat, the better," said Ruden.


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FilmOn.com plans legal multi-screen service
January 3, 2012
By Colin Mann
FilmOn Labs, a division of Internet-based HD virtual cable TV service FilmOn.com has confirmed that starting in February 2012, the company will be shipping the FilmOn AIR dongle for free to all its yearly US-based subscribers, so they can watch local network television on their computers and mobile devices.
“In 2010, FilmOn ended up in an ongoing legal battle with all four of the major networks CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX, over FilmOn’s right to carry their signals over the Internet. The case is ongoing and FilmOn expects to settle the dispute this year,” said Alki David, CEO and Founder of FilmOn. “FilmOn has licensed over 120 HD online television channels and has even launched its own College Sports and Live Soccer Channels, but the challenge has been in legally bringing major network programming to our line-up whilst respecting the networks’ traditional business models.
The FilmOn AIR device plugs into the most popular smart phones, tablets, Mac and Windows Computers. The device tunes into over-the-air ATSC Digital signals already being transmitted by the networks and other local broadcasters. FilmOn AIR is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android and Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod iOS
FilmOn AIR is free with every annual US-based subscription to FilmOn, which costs $149.95 for the basic package. FilmOn AIR retails for $ 95.95, allowing users to watch or record their favourite TV shows. The FilmOn App contains 120 online HD Channels. The next generation of the FilmOn App will contain the FilmOn AIR tuning application and will be available in February for free download in the Apple App Store or the Droid Market Place. Windows and Mac installers come ready onboard with an extra Easter Gift bundled inside.


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OPINION: This week fresh details emerged about Google’s fabled Pixel Fold smartphone and for once they painted a pretty picture of the future of convertible smartphones.
Specifically, display analyst Ross Young took to Twitter to suggest the hotly anticipated Pixel Fold will have a smaller 5.8-inch front display and wider aspect ratio folded out internal screen.
Even as a tech fan I will admit, aspect ratios generally aren’t the most exciting spec on any phone. But on a foldable, this is a huge deal.
To catch people up, an aspect ratio is a measurement of how long and wide a screen is. Though they vary among devices, the most common aspect ratio on tablets and phones tends to be 16:9, though you will see other handsets rocking 18:9, 19:9 and 19.5:9 and 20:9 measurements.
As I noted reviewing the Galaxy Z Fold 3, one of the biggest issues with the device was that its primary front and secondary internal screens both had weird, atypical aspect ratios – the front screen carries a very tall and thin 25:9 aspect ratio, while the inner tablet display has a distinctly square 22.5:18 one.
This was a massive pain as it meant most apps didn’t display correctly on either screen, either looking stretched or having massive black bars around them.
This made taking full advantage of the tablet screen particularly difficult as streaming services like Netflix and games on GeForce Now didn’t take full advantage of the extra second screen’s real estate. All you got was a slightly larger video or game screen than most bigger phones. You can see an example why in the below image, which I shot while testing the phone.
So a report suggesting the Pixel Fold will fix this and could feature a secondary internal screen with a more common 16:9 aspect ratio is very welcome news and means the long standing dream of having a phone that can double as a proper tablet could be one step closer to becoming reality.
Of course this is far from official and there would be many more hurdles the device would need to overcome to fully deliver on this promise. Hardware aside the biggest would be the device’s software. As noted reviewing the Xiaomi Pad 5 and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Android in its current state isn’t terribly well optimized for bigger screens.
This is because Google stopped officially improving software for Android tablets a few years ago, causing most app developers to follow suit and design wares for phone sized screens only. This is why most editing apps are optimized for basic touch inputs, rather than precision stylus or keyboard shortcut controls as they are on Apple’s iPad OS.
Even basic apps’ UI’s look a little weird on Android tablets, with things like Facebook, Instagram and even Chrome looking like blown up mobile apps that haven’t been properly optimized for a big screen.
Google promised to fix these with the release of Android 12L, a customized version of Android designed for tablets. Though this OS is currently only in a Beta state, so until we get a chance to try the final version we can’t sensibly comment on how successful it will be.
Even so, despite the other obstacles the Pixel Fold would have to overcome to earn the crown as the first proper phone/tablet convertible, I can’t help getting a little excited about it, based on this week’s leak.
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Japanese watch conglomerate Citizen have signed Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu as their spokesperson for the brand in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
The popularity of figure skating in China has been increasing, thanks to the upcoming 2022 Winter Games. Beijing was awarded the Games on the back of a bid campaign which promised to use the opportunity to significantly grow winter sports in the country, with a target of encouraging 300 million Chinese to take up some form of winter sport.
Yuzuru Hanyu is popular amongst winter sport enthusiasts, being a two-time Olympic champion, a two-time world champion, a four-time Grand Prix final champion, and regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters in history, breaking world records for various figure skating accomplishments eighteen times.
Citizen is the longest-running sponsor for the global governing body, the International Skating Union, for 37 consecutive years, beginning in 1982.


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DenseLight are invited to present in OIDA Technology Showcase Live event
New Virtual OIDA Technology Showcase
DENSELIGHT, Leading Global Manufacturer of "End to End Platform Agnostic Laser Solution" is in a unique position that delivers value to the customers.
The President and CEO of DenseLight Semiconductors Pte Ltd, Rajan Rajgopal presented the "End to End Platform Agnostic Laser Solution" in the OIDA Technology Showcase virtual conference. The event was hosted by The OSA Industry Development Associates (OIDA). It is the first all-virtual Technology Showcase and attended by industry professionals to demonstrate their latest innovations in the photonics solutions worldwide.
DenseLight Semiconductors Pte Ltd, a leading manufacturer provider to the Photonics community provides one-stop design and manufacturing excellence of Optoelectronics devices and integrated photonics solutions.
DenseLight's technology is driving fundamental changes in the way innovative integrated photonics solutions are developed. Our mission is to continue to innovate and enable our customers to deliver cost effective performance.
As the drive for data throughput increases, customers are developing integrated photonics solutions to drive costs down. At the same time, there is a need for components that can continue to be used in traditional direct detect platforms. As customers transition from the current generation to the next, they need a supplier who can maintain consistency of performance across platforms. DenseLight with its own vertically integrated supply chain, that includes MOCVD EPI growth, laser design, InP fab and packaging, in Singapore is in a unique position to deliver lasers to the current popular manufacturing solutions as well as customize these light sources for newer light engine platforms.
For more information of DenseLight presentation on "End to End Platform Agnostic Laser Solution":


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- Roger Stone posts, then deletes, Instagram of his judge with small crosshairs next to her 2 Years Ago
- People are Googling Rihanna and their birthday in a Twitter challenge Today 2:13 PM
- Here are all of the Fortnite earthquake cracks thus far Today 1:21 PM
- New Apex Legends characters leaked by data miners Today 12:36 PM
- Ken Jeong falls back on crude humor and lazy stereotypes in ‘You Complete Me, Ho’ Today 12:24 PM
- 14 artsy cartoon mugs that’ll help make your days more creative Today 12:15 PM
- Netflix cancels ‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘The Punisher’ Today 11:26 AM
- YouTube is fueling the rise in flat earth believers Today 11:04 AM
- Review: Crackdown 3 is not a world worth saving Today 11:00 AM
- Scathing privacy report calls Facebook a ‘digital gangster’ Today 10:50 AM
- 21 Savage goes deep on 21 Savage memes Today 10:49 AM
- Everyone is debating the number of towels you should own Today 10:47 AM
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- Julian Assange reportedly nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Today 10:27 AM
- Major U.S. airlines will soon implement nonbinary gender options Today 10:21 AM
Tesla will make history at its Model 3 event tonight—here’s how to watch
Elon Musk will hand over the world’s first Model 3 tonight.
The Model 3 is the cornerstone of Tesla’s development plans, which began in 2008 with the Tesla Roadster. It’s the culmination of part one of the “Tesla Master Plan,” first revealed by Elon Musk back in 2006. The business magnate explained in the post how his company would start selling expensive cars to people who were willing to pay a premium. That would allow Tesla to start offering electric vehicles at lower prices with the goal of expediting the move to a “solar electric economy.” Today, 30 very happy people will take the stage and become the first to get keys to the car designed to achieve Tesla’s ambitious goal.
First Production Model 3 pic.twitter.com/TCa2NSUNI3
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 9, 2017
The electric automaker believes the Model 3 is capable of transitioning the industry to electric better than previous models because of its “low” $35,000 price point ($27,500 if you can score federal tax credits). This makes it one of the least expensive fully electric vehicles on the market, and one Tesla thinks has all the features to compete against gas-guzzling luxury cars.
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We will learn a lot more about the Model 3 later tonight, but we got a sneak peek at one of the most intriguing features earlier today, thanks to an apparent error on Tesla’s website. Spotted by Electrek, leaked code appears to show the Model 3 will have a range efficiency of 237 watt-hours per mile. That’s significantly more efficient than the Model S (344 Wh) and Model X (369 Wh). What that means for range depends on the size of the battery. Most reports point to two battery sizes: 55 kilowatt hours and either 60 or 75 kilowatt hours—putting the Model 3’s total range between 250 and 300 miles.
We may also see the unveiling of full self-driving tech to the Tesla line tonight. In January, Musk said full self-driving capability would come to Tesla in “6 months definitely,” putting it right in line with today’s event.
3 months maybe, 6 months definitely
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 24, 2017
The handovers will start tonight at 8:45pm PT. That means it’ll be a late night for folks in the East Coast, who will have to tune in around midnight. You can watch the event livestream from the company’s website on either the main page or its Events and Presentations section.
Phillip Tracy is a former technology staff writer at the Daily Dot. He's an expert on smartphones, social media trends, and gadgets. He previously reported on IoT and telecom for RCR Wireless News and contributed to NewBay Media magazine. He now writes for Laptop magazine.


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ChatGPT author OpenAI Inc. has been sued for stealing huge quantities of private knowledge to coach its AI fashions in a reckless pursuit of income. Chat proprietor GPT and Microsoft were sued and hit with a $3 billion ($2.4 billion) elegance motion lawsuit over alleged robbery of knowledge from masses of hundreds of thousands of Web customers. Together with Microsoft, its primary backer, the corporate used to be sued on Wednesday via 16 pseudonymous folks claiming the corporations’ AI merchandise in line with ChatGPT accumulated and disclosed their private knowledge with out right kind understand or consent.
The lawsuit issues OpenAI, which created the virtual chatbot, and investor Microsoft advanced the AI gear thru secret Web scraping. The grievance filed in California federal courtroom alleges that the 2 corporations not noted criminal method to procure knowledge for his or her AI fashions and selected to gather it with out paying for it.
Fearing a backlash, petitioners are described via their occupations or pursuits, however recognized handiest via initials, the Clarkson regulation company mentioned within the lawsuit. They cite $3 billion in doable damages, in line with a class of harmed folks they estimate to quantity within the hundreds of thousands.
OpenAI knowledge robbery lawsuit
OpenAI violated privateness rules via secretly and systematically extracting 300 billion phrases from the web, eavesdropping books, articles, internet sites and posts, together with private knowledge got with out consent, OpenAI did so with out registering as an information middleman, as required via acceptable regulation. consistent with the slightly huge 157-page lawsuit.
In step with the lawsuit, OpenAI and Microsoft, thru their AI merchandise, accumulate, retailer, observe, percentage and reveal the private knowledge of hundreds of thousands of other folks, together with product main points, account knowledge, names, touch main points, login credentials , e mail, cost knowledge, transaction logs, browser knowledge, social media knowledge, chat logs, utilization knowledge, analytics, cookies, searches and different on-line process.
The lawsuit additionally accuses the corporations of risking the cave in of civilization via gifting away the level of the ideas it has accumulated, saved and processed in its synthetic intelligence merchandise.
With admire to individually identifiable knowledge, defendants fail to clear out it sufficiently from coaching templates, placing hundreds of thousands liable to that knowledge being well timed or in a different way disclosed to outsiders internationalsays the grievance, mentioning I Registry March 18, 2021, particular record at the subject.
The 157-page grievance is heavy on media and educational citations, expressing alarm about AI fashions and ethics however gentle on explicit circumstances of damage. A spokesperson has but to reply for each OpenAI and Microsoft at the $3 billion lawsuit.
Doubts about synthetic intelligence
Whilst ChatGPT is undeniably a vastly attention-grabbing piece of generation, there are vital issues that it and different generative AI packages have accompanying penalties, in particular relating to privateness and incorrect information.
Globally, professionals, corporations, organizations and governments have begun to take steps to restrict its use. Lately, the USA Congress is debating the possible and risks of synthetic intelligence as the goods elevate questions on the way forward for the inventive industries and the facility to differentiate truth from fiction.
Only a few months in the past, OpenAI leaders, the creators of ChatGPT, often known as for more difficult laws for tremendous clever AIs with the intention to save the arena from destruction by the hands of those machines.
Rising doubts have surrounded the worldwide building and acceptance of generative AI. That is much more accentuated via OpenAI’s newest scrapping of knowledge and information about other folks.
ChatGPT alleged misuse of personal knowledge
Misappropriating private knowledge on a large scale to win an AI palms race, the signatories declare that OpenAI illegally accesses non-public knowledge from folks’ interactions with its merchandise and from packages that experience built-in ChatGPT. The ones integrations permit the corporate to gather symbol and site knowledge from Snapchat, track personal tastes on Spotify, monetary knowledge from Stripe, and personal conversations on Slack and Microsoft Groups.
Pursuing income, OpenAI has deserted its unique idea of advancing AI in the best way in all probability to learn humanity as an entire, consistent with the petitioner. The information robbery lawsuit places OpenAI’s projected income for 2023 at $200 million.
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"Ankara may force banks to erase credit card debt
Thursday, December 29, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Turkish Parliament may pass legislation ordering the nation's banks to erase most of the interest accrued on overdue credit card debt as consumer defaults on cards increase, Bloomberg reported yesterday."
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A bill seeking to limit junk food advertising was introduced to Parliament today.
Independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps is seeking to ban junk food promotion on TV, radio, and streaming services between 6am and 9:30pm. The bill would also ban paid marketing of junk food online (including on social media).
Scamps argues the move would help combat the “increasing prevalence” of childhood obesity, but the government is unlikely to support the bill.
Current regulations around junk food advertising in Australia
There are currently few legal restrictions on junk food advertising in Australia.
At present, the government media regulator limits food ads during children’s TV programming, but ads in other contexts are restricted only by a voluntary, self-imposed food industry code. That code prevents advertisers from misleading claims about the nutritional value of any food and limits any food advertising that directly targets children.
Deakin University’s Food Policy Index, which ranks healthy food promotion policies around the world, suggests Australia is behind global standards.
Junk food and health
Around one in four Australian children aged 5-14 are overweight or obese, according to the latest government figures.
Dr Scamps claims there is “a direct link” between junk food advertising and childhood obesity. “Regulating junk food adverts on our TV screens and in our social media feeds will have a direct impact on the dietary decisions of Australians – including our kids,” Dr Scamps said.
The proposal would cover a variety of ‘junk’ foods including fast food, snacks, confectionery and sugary drinks.
The Government is not expected to support Dr Scamps’ bill, which means it will not pass.
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, who is responsible for regulating advertising, has defended the industry’s self-imposed code and noted this code is currently under review.
“Marketing, advertising and media platforms need to respect community standards and act responsibly,” Rowland told TDA.


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Footage from the Halo Infinite campaign is going to be shown during this months’ Xbox Game Showcase event.
343 Industries confirmed that we will finally get a peak at the campaign during the July 23rd event. For those who were hoping to catch a glimpse of the multiplayer modes, sadly we will have to wait a bit longer.
Considering how highly-anticipated Halo Infinite is, it is safe to assume that it will close the show, but it seems like this may not be the case. Commenting on a post on Twitter, Shinobi hinted that the footage will actually open the show.
Halo Infinite was shown briefly during last year’s E3 Microsoft press conference, but little has been said about the game ever since. According to rumors, the game will support HDR and it will be something special, since the team has been putting large amounts of effort into it.
Halo Infinite is releasing later in the year on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC. The game will take the franchise in unexpected directions, continuing the Halo 5: Guardians story line.
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On behalf of the Denver Tesla Club, this is a fantastic step toward making it easier to get around the state without concern of access to EV refueling stations. This is just one small but important piece of the formula to see Governor Polis’ ZEV mandate come to fruition and, more importantly, cleaner air for all Coloradans.
In addition to supporting zero emissions vehicles, this bill also allows owners to freely travel throughout the state supporting the local Colorado economy while their vehicles charge for 30 minutes to 1 hour (or longer). This bill is as much about supporting local business owners as much as EV owners. Most EV refueling stations are installed by private business owners who want to attract EV patrons. This bill reinforces confidence in those business owners who have made that EV refueling station investment on their property.
With more than a handful of EVs now available below $40k, and a total cost of ownership below $30k, this is far from a “1 percenter” bill. This is a bill for the majority Coloradans who make the decision to go with the numerous benefits of the electric drivetrain.
A huge thanks to Senator Priola and Representative Melton for sponsoring the bill - and for Governor Polis for publicly putting his support behind the effort.
There were some highs and low in this legislative process. At one point it appeared that due to the shear volume bills legislators needed to get through before the end of session, the EV charging bill would not get a final vote. EV owner Kamala Vanderkolk not only helped drive the bill but keep the EV community updated every step of the way. A special thanks to Kamala for her passion for the bill.


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Last week, we reported that eBay is investigating virtual reality (VR) technology on their tickets marketplace StubHub. And it seems that VR is very much a trend in ecommerce.
Alibaba has invested in a VR firm Magic Leap and opened a dedicated VR lab internally with the purpose of investigating the possibilities of VR when it comes to shopping online and enhancing the experience of Alibaba’s 400 million shoppers.
Zhao Haiping of Alibab says: “VR technology can create an immersive shopping experience for users. Perhaps in the near future, users will be able to shop on Fifth Avenue in New York, while still sitting at home.
It seems that such technology is in a very nascent state but it’s not so long ago that shopping online seemed exciting and cutting edge so it will be interesting to see how the VR technology develops over the next few years.
What’s not clear is how this could impact an ecommerce SME’s workload. It’s enough of a problem getting spiffy listings and perfect pictures up to sell your wares. VR could be a much more tricky proposition.


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Scotland's strong influence on some of Australia’s finest whiskies isn't well known.
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Rachel Wells RETAIL prices for hundreds of products, from clothing to cosmetics, have dropped by as much as half in recent years, due to greater global price transparency brought about by a boom in online...
Rachel Wells On the eve of Australia's biggest national online shopping event, David Jones announces it is staging a rival one-day sale of its own - only to run into technical problems with its website.
Scott Phillips Not content with the cut-throat competition being played out in flat screen televisions and other consumer electronics, the Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi battle royal is being taken to whitegoods, with...
Matthew Kidman Stocks with elevated price-to-earnings multiples are like overweight people — once they get sick they will lose weight rapidly.
Chris Zappone THE retail industry has slammed the deal between a Melbourne-online retailer and Australia Post to help sell inexpensive merchandise from overseas into the local market.
Colin Kruger CONSUMER confidence is up, and interest rates are down since last year's festive season, but this has done little to cheer up our major retailers ahead of the Christmas sales that will largely define...
Colin Kruger Consumer confidence is up and interest rates down since last year’s festive season - so why aren't shoppers spending more?
Lucy Battersby THE mobile phone habits of poor people in rural parts of India and south-east Asia have forced global handset makers to start making a product catering to their needs.
Kim Christian The sharemarket finished at a near six-week high, buoyed by encouraging signs from China.
Matthew Kidman Bllink and you'd have missed it. Cautious investors have been cowering in cash.
David Fickling US retailers are racing to open virtual shop windows in Australia for Christmas, to take advantage of the fastest-growing major overseas market for US stores.
Chris Zappone The battle for the consumer dollar is about to get fiercer for old-style bricks-and-mortar retailers.
Malcolm Maiden Christmas retail trading and the following stocktaking sales are make or break for retailers.
Madeleine Heffernan THE Christmas just gone was a tough one for charities, with some describing it as the worst in recent memory.
Madeleine Heffernan The Christmas just gone was a tough one for charities, with some describing it as the worst in recent memory.
Greg Roberts The Australian sharemarket closed higher to end a three-day run of losses.
Gareth Hutchens Profit at listed investment fund Mirrabooka fell 9 per cent in the latest half-year.
Colin Kruger The competition watchdog has signalled its opposition to a proposal that would prevent retailers like David Jones, JB Hi-Fi and Bing Lee from advertising discounts on a range of electrical goods...
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents last week executed seizure warrants on 10 websites engaged in illegal streaming of copyrighted sports events, including the events of the NFL, WWE and the NBA, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara said.
The websites are accused of streaming live sports telecasts and pay-per-view events. The sites include atdhe.net, channelsufing.net, hq-streams.com, hqstreams.net, firstrow.net, ilemi.com, iilemi.com, iilemii.com, rojadirecta.org and rojadirecta.com. They are among the most popular Internet sites for illegal distribution of copyrighted sports.
"The illegal streaming of professional sporting events over the Internet deals a financial body blow to the leagues and broadcasters who are forced to pass their losses off to fans by raising prices for tickets and pay-per-view events,” Bharara said in a press statement.
The websites seized Feb. 1 were linking sites that give visitors access to links on other websites where pirated live and pay-per-view sporting events are hosted.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is asking for forfeiture of the domain names for these websites. Visitors to the websites are redirected to a banner telling them the domain name has been seized by a court order in connection with criminal copyright violations.
According to the seizure warrant application unsealed Feb. 2 in Manhattan federal court, broadcasters and sports leagues are losing millions of dollars in revenue from the illegal distribution of their copyrighted content via the Internet. Sports fans also are impacted by the piracy in the form of higher ticket prices as leagues seek to cover the cost of addressing online piracy, it said.
The case is being handled by the office’s complex frauds unit.
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The restaurant industry is one of the hardest hit by coronavirus and the lockdown in the country. That's because social distancing as a concept is completely opposite to what eating out stands for. Visiting a restaurant means enjoying a sense of culture and community, the very aspects of life that have been snatched from us since the lockdown began in India. Even though home-deliveries are allowed, restaurants remain shut for the dine-in experience. As a result, the industry is gasping for breath
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USA is the largest export destination for Bangladesh product and service. Saw a strong 15.76 for every penny development amid the first quarter (July-Sept) of the current financial (2015-16), for the most part because of good execution of the RMG area. Bangladesh fares to the USA totalled $ 1554.76 million in the first quarter (July-Sept) of financial 2015-16 contrasted with $ 1383.13 million amid the comparing time of the past monetary (2014-15).The sum speaks to 20.04 percent of the nation’s aggregate fare profit amid the period or time.
As indicated by measurements aggregated as of late by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the significant fares to the US business sector amid the period were woven piece of clothing ($ 1018.64 mn), knitwear ($ 417.56 mn), solidified shrimp ($ 3.54 mn), home materials ($ 30.57 mn) and top ($ 12.53 mn).
Bangladesh’s fare income from the US in financial 2013-14 were great with $ 5,583.62 million up from $ 5,419.60 million in monetary 2012-13. The fare in 2011-12 was additionally amazing totalling $ 5,100.91 million, somewhat down from $ 5,107.52 million in monetary 2010-11.
The real income in financial 2009-10, in any case, totalled $ 3,950.47 million, down from $ 4,052.00 million in 2008-09, generally as a result of the worldwide monetary retreat.
The 2009-10 monetary denoted the end of an ups-and-down period for Bangladesh fares to the US. From the strong $ 2.5 billion amid the 2000-01 monetary, fares had fallen beneath $ 2 billion by 2003-04.
Fares to the US climbed consistently to cross the $ 3 billion imprint in 2005-06, and topped at almost $ 3.6 billion amid the 2007-08 monetary.


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BIOCOM, a Southern California life sciences trade association, said this week that it has named eight new members to its board of directors. Invitrogen Chairman and CEO Greg Lucier is chairman of the board for 2007-2008.
Among the other board members is William Rastetter, who is a venture partner for Venrock Associates, a former chairman of BIOCOM, and currently serves as chairman of the board of Illumina.
DeltaDot this week said it has named Richard Lingard vice president of sales. Lingard previously was a director of strategic alliances at Invitrogen, vice president of business development at Argenta Discovery, director of business development at Inpharmatics, and was a sales director at Genomica. Lingard also served in business positions at Accelrys and at Merck.
Caliper Life Sciences has named John DelliSanti to the position of executive vice president and chief commercial officer. In this post he will lead Caliper’s worldwide sales, marketing, and services efforts.
DelliSanti joins Caliper from Invitrogen, where he led the Americas commercial operations. He has also held positions at Accelrys, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, and Hitachi Instruments.


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With the granola bar business definitely soft, M&M/Mars, with its Kudos, is hoping to put a bit more snap into the market.
M&M/Mars, which claims Kudos is the top-selling brand, has popped two new entries-raisin and crunchy nut-into the fray, boosting to seven its varieties. Kudos came out of nowhere in 1987 to press Quaker Oats Co. for leadership in the granola bar category, estimated to be worth $250 million to $300 million annually through all outlets. This M&M/Mars brand may have 27 percent market share, versus Quaker`s 33 percent or so, a combination of its Chewy and Dips labels.
General Mills, with its Nature Valley brand, holds down third place, with 12 percent, sources say.
Big G-as General Mills is known in the trade-pioneered the granola bar business in 1975, chalking up 40 percent shares until Quaker muscled its way to the top.
Now, Kudos is applying pressure to competitors, with new varieties to excite consumers, though many people have been turned off by granola bars, generally perceiving them to be nothing more than candy bars in disguise.
M&M/Mars appears to be the only firm spending anything resembling decent dollars on granola bars in media advertising to promote Kudos. The budget was a shade less than $10 million in 1989, down from $12.5 million the previous year, according to Leading National Advertisers. Quaker spent about $1.5 million in 1989, compared with $10 million, $15 million and $20 million budgets when granola bars were a $425 million business in the early and mid-1980s.
While granola bars have lost a good number of health addicts as customers, it`s still a market size not to be ignored. How Quaker responds to the new variety lineup from Kudos will bear watching.
- Golin/Harris Communications boosted John Samuels to president and general manager of the public relations firm`s Chicago office, its flagship unit. Al Golin, founder, chairman and chief executive officer, had been holding down the general manager post on an interim basis. Samuels recently was executive VP. As previously reported, Kathy Rand, Golin/Harris` other executive VP, who had been deputy Chicago manager, is leaving to join Lesnik Public Relations in Northbrook as an executive VP.
- Marilou Hedlund, senior vice president and a managing director of Hill & Knowlton Chicago, joins the Chicago office of Ogilvy & Mather Public Relations as executive VP and general manager on June 11, confirming a story in this column last week. By doing so, she`ll remain in the WPP Group family, Ogilvy and H&K being units of the British-based communications firm. Ogilvy PR Chicago has fee income of more than $2 million, a figure dominated by client Sears, Roebuck & Co.
- Jay Burzon, executive VP and group publisher of New American Publishing Co. in New York and a former top executive of Woman`s Day magazine, is joining Meredith Corp. in a top post in its magazine division, sources report. Burzon reportedly will be working on special projects, which may or may not be related to Meredith`s interest in acquiring Woman`s Day, recently put on the block by Diamandis Communications. Meredith publishes such magazines as Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies` Home Journal and Metropolitan Home. New American Publishing is the parent of Mother Earth News, Psychology Today and Smart.
On the move: Patricia ``Pat`` DuBoux, director of human resources at DDB Needham Chicago, elected a VP. . . . John LaFayette, director of client services at Laven, Fuller & Perkins, also named a VP and a member of the agency`s board of directors while assuming new business development responsibilities. . . . Jim Nation joined Spring Air Co., the Des Plaines-based bedding firm, as a VP for national account sales.
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Big Mac`s pizza attack is still pretty much regional, the item appearing in about 200 stores across the country after a mid-1989 test market launch in Evansville, Ind. The Chicago market-McDonald`s Corp.`s home turf-won`t find pizza generally available until this fall, as another phase in a rollout nationally, which may be a year or more away. Nevertheless, this new pizza has shown up in locations in Downers Grove, De Kalb and Woodridge. The item also surfaces at the end of June at the rock `n` roll McDonald`s at Clark and Ohio Streets, a unit with lots of `50s and `60s nostalgia, the days when Big Mac, of course, was merely a hamburger chain.
Anheuser-Busch isn`t exactly crying in its beer by dumping its LA reduced-alcohol beer, production to cease on June 30. But even with its minuscule volume-LA in 1989 accounted for an estimated 20,000 of Anheuser-Busch`s nearly 80 million barrels-the failure still is a jolt to a brewer renowned for its successes. The emergence of O`Doul`s, a no-alcohol brew, at Busch was the final nail in LA`s coffin. LA was introduced in 1984, backed by a huge promotional budget, reportedly as much as $30 million. Its sales are believed to have peaked at 300,000 barrels during the first year of distribution. After that, it was all downhill.


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Today is the third anniversary of Taylor Swift dropping her iconic Red album. Today is also the day you miiiight consider signing up for YouTube’s new service, YouTube Red.
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the video-sharing website announced YouTube Red, their new paid subscription service, which officially launches in the U.S. on Oct. 28. For $9.99 per month — $12.99 per month on iOS — you can enjoy ad-free videos, save videos for offline play and keep videos playing when your phone screen’s off. Oh, and a Google Play Music subscription comes with YouTube Red, so you can stream songs to your heart’s content.
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BT has just launched 4G Assure: a combination of broadband and 4G which means that if there is a problem with your broadband, 4G will kick in so that you don’t get cut off. It is the result of a collaboration between BT and EE and is aimed at BT business customers to give them a fully assured internet connection.Continue reading “BT Launch 4G Assure – Combining Broadband and 4G”
A1 Comms is thrilled to be announced as a Premier Partner of BT. As one of just twelve BT Premier Partners in the UK, A1 Comms can continue to deliver the very best in business communication, including the very best that BT has to offer.
This status grants us access to a whole host of deals that aren’t available to most other companies. Our leading services and products have just got even better.Continue reading “A1 Comms Announced as a Premier Partner of BT”
EE have announced that it will be offering new and existing small business customers free access to the BT Sport channels for an impressive six months.
Starting on the 27th of July, phone users on EE small business pay monthly handset, tablet and SIM Only packages will be provided with access to the BT Sport app, usually reserved for those who have the network’s broadband or sporting package.Continue reading “EE Offering BT Sport Free for Six Months”


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The Aston team are now entering the third month of public voting for the sound of the Element’s microphone capsule, revealing in a statement today that over 4000 customers have been involved in the project so far.
To coincide with today’s announcement, Aston Microphones have debuted another tantalising teaser image of the Element, showing off the gamut of accessories to be included with the microphone. With a magnetic pop filter and custom shockmount being included in the package and a backlit-LED logo / 48v phantom power indicator adorning the brushed chassis of the microphone, the Element certainly looks quite the part.
Aston have also revealed a number of the microphones they have been testing the Element prototypes against in a statement today, including major brand competitors like Blue Microphones, AKG, Audio-Technica, Neumann and Røde Microphones.
“We chose to put Element up against the mics we consider to be the best in their class, so we could push the boundaries of performance,” said Aston CEO James Young.
“All these brands make superb products, but our goal was to make a mic which is able, in blind tests, to be consistently voted as the favourite. Of course, this doesn’t mean it’s the ‘best’ because mic choice is very subjective. However, what it does mean is that, in these public tests, the majority of people prefer the sound they get from Element compared with big brand competitors… and that means that at the very least, you can be absolutely confident that you’ll get superb results every time.”
If you’re keen to take part in the final round of voting for the Aston Element, you can register here.


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Aria President Bobby Baldwin, Hakkasan Group President Nick McCabe and Infinity World Development Corp. President Bill Grounds attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Jewel on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Aria.
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James Algate, vice president of music at Hakkasan Group; Nick McCabe, president, Hakkasan Group; Shawn Sullivan, partner and studio manager, Rockwell Group (the designer of new nightclub Jewel at Aria); and Derek Silberstein, executive vice president of operations at Hakkasan Group take part in a panel discussion Tuesday, April 26, 2016, outside Jewel.
How appropriate the good timing of the nightclub Jewel’s grand opening at Aria tonight with Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:30 p.m., the same day that the Oppenheimer Blue diamond was purchased for more than $58 million, becoming the most expensive diamond ever sold at auction.
The 14.62-carat stone went to an unidentified buyer at the Christie’s auction house in Geneva, Switzerland. The rectangular-cut diamond was set in a woman’s ring and between two smaller trapezoid-shaped diamonds.
Bidding took 25 minutes after starting at more than $30 million. The previous world record was a 12.03-carat Blue Moon diamond that sold also in Geneva seven months ago for $48.5 million.
It’s not likely that the gemstone will ever be on display at the new Jewel in Aria, but here’s hoping. Meantime, we have Jamie to add the bling to tonight’s official opening.
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