text: A sliding share price. A recent warning of slower deliveries. Now some on Wall Street believe Tesla no longer deserves to be among the coveted ” Magnificent 7 ,” and are suggesting alternatives that could replace Elon Musk’s company. “The Magnificent 7 now looks more like the Magnificent 6 as Tesla falls from the crowd,” billionaire investor Leon Cooperman , CEO of the Omega Family Office, said on CNBC’s ” Squawk Box ” Tuesday. Tesla has certainly had a tough start in 2024. The electric vehicle stock has tumbled 26% in five weeks. Its latest earnings report missed expectations and included a warning of stagnant vehicle volume growth . In reaction, several analysts slashed their investment ratings and lowered their price targets on the stock. Tesla’s sharp decline also significantly lowered its weighting in the S & P 500, falling to the No. 10 spot. (The equity benchmark is ranked by market capitalization.) Meanwhile, there are now 29 companies that contributed more to S & P 500 earnings than Tesla, according to Strategas Securities. The research firm identified three companies with both market cap weighting and earnings contributions (for the next 12 months) larger than Tesla — Berkshire Hathaway , Broadcom and Eli Lilly . “Berkshire spent last year fliting with the top seven, but Broadcom and Lilly have steadily gained share,” Strategas said in a note. “The net income contribution for [Broadcom] is just a 0.1% difference from its market cap weight which may mean there could be greater multiple expansion.” Warren Buffett’s Berkshire has historically outperformed the broader market when volatility is high. The conglomerate’s Class B shares have gained more than 10% year to date. Eli Lilly’s quarterly results blew past expectations on Tuesday, benefiting from the strong launch of its new weight loss drug, Zepbound, and higher prices for its blockbuster diabetes treatment, Mounjaro. The stock has soared nearly 20% this year. Broadcom shares doubled last year, helped by enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence. JPMorgan on Tuesday resumed coverage with an overweight rating, calling Broadcom “a technology infrastructure powerhouse with semiconductor leadership positions in AI.” The Wall Street firm noted that Broadcom is the No.2 global AI semiconductor supplier with more than $8 billion in estimated revenues for 2024. The stock has gained nearly 10% this year. — CNBC’s Michael Bloom contributed reporting.


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After years of hype and anticipation, it seems the age of VR is finally upon us. The technology was originally developed to be used in video gaming, but as Mark Zuckerberg’s $2 billion acquisition of industry-leading hardware firm Oculus shows us, there are many who see the potential of VR beyond this medium.
Alongside the virtual Facebook Zuckerberg no doubt has up his sleeve, VR has started to rise to prominence in the field of retail. With online shopping increasingly outperforming its brick-and-mortar predecessors, is it only a matter of time before consumers make all their purchases from virtual worlds in strap-on headsets?
VR shopping from home
The most straightforward way VR is transforming shopping as we know it is through its use in e-commerce. Several companies are now pioneering VR apps that allow shoppers to enter a VR environment and browse and pick out items exactly as they would in the ‘real world’.
One such company to try this is online shopping giant eBay. The retailer is so confident about the success of VR shopping that its VR project does not even have a flashy name: it is called simply the “eBay Virtual Reality Shopping Mall”. This simple branding implies visiting this virtual mall is just another way to access eBay’s services, like using a web browser or mobile app. This attitude implies a confidence that, in due time, shoppers will switch between computers, phones and VR with ease.
The VR store itself is a co-production with Australian shopping mall giant Myer, whose products can be bought via the service.
eBay are not the only ones banking on the world of VR shopping malls. A small team of developers recently launched Retale, a VR e-commerce app that just might offer more choice than eBay’s. While eBay has Australian retailers Myer onside, Retale has garnered the support of US shopping giants Target, JCPenney and Macy’s.
Will home VR shopping ever catch on?
Despite the enthusiasm for VR shopping from the retailers’ side, it is unclear whether VR malls will ever be as popular with customers. Ariel Bogle of Mashable, who attended the launch event for eBay’s VR project, concluded: “For the moment, it’s unclear whether customers want to shop in virtual reality and whether they’ll treat this as more than just a gimmick.”
Similarly, a reporter from Vice News found one Chinese VR shopping mall “strange” and “lonely”. Not two adjectives retailers want to be associated with their shopping experiences.
On top of this, it seems VR shopping malls are a lot less exciting in reality than they sound in practice. Rather than drop users into a 3D rendered shopping mall—the kind of which you would find in video games—most of these applications use VR to present e-commerce items in a slightly more interesting way than they are shown on a computer screen.
As this video shows, eBay’s VR store bares little resemblance to a physical brick-and-mortar mall. Instead, it displays spider diagrams of products which users may want to buy and allows people to “move” towards clusters of objects from different departments. In the same vein, Retale’s store is more like a revolving display of three-dimensional promotional emails than a Matrix-for-shopaholics experience.
But despite this, VR could still be revolutionising retail, albeit in a very different way.
VR and the “shopping experience”
Though VR and e-commerce may seem like a natural partnership, the new technology may be more instrumental in a resurgence of high street success.
As the experts at OCS Retail Support have noted, virtual reality is transforming brick-and-mortar retail completely, with many big high street players investing heavily in VR and seeing great results. John Lewis, for example, has launched a VR trampoline experience in their flagship store to tie in with their recent #BustertheBoxer ads.
Rewind, a virtual reality production company that has collaborated on many VR experiences for products, says it is VR’s ability to help brands “build profound connections with their audiences through unique experiences” that makes it so popular. The emphasis here is on the experiences. Because while e-commerce’s VR shopping malls may be impressive, they certainly don’t measure up to the experience of bouncing on a trampoline with the cuddly cast of your favourite Christmas advert.
Rather than focusing on e-commerce implementations of VR, high street retailers are finding success in using this new technology as a part of what store designers Prop Studios calls “creative social experiences in-store”.
And while there is plenty of time for developers to make VR malls more enjoyable, we are much more likely to see virtual reality taking off as an in-store entertainment phenomenon beforehand.


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Despite labeling Apple's 64-bit A7 processor a "marketing gimmick" that offered consumers "zero benefit," Qualcomm is now heading down the 64-bit path itself.
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The new line will bring desktop-size capacities to the thinnest laptops when it becomes available later this month.
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Things are changing in how customers want to interact with businesses.
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The end of the year is fast approaching and it's a good time to turn thoughts to how mobile devices have served me over the past year.
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Conditions in the Chinese banana market improved last week (August 23-29). Production areas in Guangxi took the lead in this development. The banana price showed a slight increase. Guangxi is now experiencing a small peak in the banana supply. The production areas in Guangxi are taking over from Hainan and Guangdong as the driving force of the Chinese banana market. The supply volume will only continue to grow in the next two months, but the overall quality of Guangxi bananas is quite good this year and there are limits to the overall supply volume from Guangxi. That is why experts estimate that the price will remain strong.
Other production areas in Guangdong, Yunnan, Laos, and Myanmar are also supplying small volumes to the Chinese banana market, but Guangxi is by far the largest supplier. Market conditions in the other production areas are affected by fluctuations in Guangxi. The approach of Mid-Autumn Festival [October 1, 2020] also provides a stimulus for the Chinese banana market.


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Preston’s brand new Market Hall opened for the first time this morning (February 12).Advertisement
Hundreds flocked to see the doors open underneath the recently renovated Victorian canopy.
Preston reacted to the new space in a largely positive manner – you can read the comments at the bottom of this page.
A number of traders have made the jump from Preston’s Indoor Market with butchers, fishmongers, cooked meat, real ale and cheese sellers among those already operating.
More: Hundreds flock as new market opens for first time
Councillor Robert Boswell, deputy leader at Preston City Council, said: “The wait is finally over and the doors are open. This magnificent structure propels Preston Markets well and truly into the twenty-first century, whilst being sympathetic to its heritage.
“New and familiar traders will provide fresh, local produce from their new home so please shop local and support them. Over the coming days and weeks more stalls will be ready to open and give you a warm welcome.”
Sam Livesey, Chairman of the Preston Market Traders Association, added: “We can’t believe we are finally here! We’re delighted to have moved and very excited to welcome customers and traders to our new Market Hall.”
Wow our New market hall looking good
— Mr Dave (@MrDavePNE) February 12, 2018
@blogpreston @prestonmarkets very impressed with all this today. Looks splendid. pic.twitter.com/TLG9dm5wqv
— MWhit (@MooMooMosschops) February 12, 2018
Brilliant opening of our new market hall @prestonmarkets this AM. Traders with great stalls and 100s of people queuing to get in at 10. Such a great success. No @BBCLancashire though. They came at 6! What they missed!! #PrestonMarkets
— Peter Rankin (@pcc_leader) February 12, 2018
Just had a look around the new @prestonmarkets – mega impressed pic.twitter.com/piOLISu33D
— Luke Beardsworth (@LukeBeardsworth) February 12, 2018
There were also comments on our Facebook page.
One user said: “Having used the market at least twice a week since moving here two years back, the changes are brilliant, a light airy space, moves the market forward.
More: Why we must use it or lose it with Preston Markets
“You will always get the moaner and doubters, but most of them have never and will never shop there.”
Another said: “It looks wonderful. Good luck everyone.”
The complaints that were present focused on how busy it was and that some of the traders had yet to move in.
Why’s it not finished, barriers and workmen should all be out by now. Looks good though
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That's one of the big questions that will be on the minds of Internet and telecom luminaries as they gather Monday in San Jose, Calif., for Voice on the Net, a conference dedicated to promoting and exploring VoIP, the fast-growing technology for delivering voice calls over Internet Protocol.
Signs of activity in the space are growing, with America Online planning tolater this month with its own phone service. That move has heightened speculation that on the horizon are similar announcements from AOL's biggest Web rivals--Yahoo, Microsoft's MSN and Google.
Will the lure of Internet telephony draw search and portal giants Yahoo, MSN and Google?
As voice over Internet Protocol attracts companies large and small--including America Online--these three giants are taking a close look at the technology.
"We are definitely looking at the space closely," Yahoo spokeswoman Terrell Karlsten said. "We're figuring out how to enhance and expand into the voice space by leveraging those properties."
Yahoo and MSN have long offered rudimentary phone service using their instant-messaging software and a PC. Now there are signs that all of the major Web portals are exploring whether it makes sense to expand those offerings further. Yahoo has already launched a PC-based voice service in the United Kingdom. Microsoft plans to embed voice calling into its enterprise instant-messaging software. And rumors continue to swirl about whether Google is building the foundation for its own VoIP project, starting in the United Kingdom.
Google has not announced plans to offer VoIP service, and declined to comment for this story.
While none of the three has yet outlined a VoIP strategy, the technology is proving hard for them to ignore. Millions of people are signing up for cut-rate and free plans that route voice calls over a broadband connection. Dozens of competitors have jumped into the market, offering VoIP plans for as little as $14.95 a month, putting new pressure on traditional phone providers.
While that's great for consumers, it remains to be seen whether a VoIP play makes sense for Yahoo, MSN or Google. Yahoo and Microsoft could jeopardize important partnerships with telecom companies if they invest too heavily in voice services.
Despite potential risks, all of the portals have begun tentatively checking out VoIP providers to test possibilities, according to sources familiar with the talks.Our first lovely contestant...
One company that has attracted attention among the Web giants is Skype, a peer-to-peer VoIP provider based in Europe that lets people make free international calls from their PCs. The appeal in Skype lies in its rapidly growing user base, although the company has not figured out how turn those users into a more powerful and profitable business.
Skype's Web site boasts more than 80 million downloads, 5.6 billion minutes served and more than 1 million people using the service at one time.


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Labor costs may be cut in U.S. McDonald’s restaurants, as the chain has plans to rollout high tech stores that allow customers to order via tablets and self-service kiosks.
McDonald’s Corp. has announced yet another initiative to help boost its U.S. sales, but this new project is a bit more intricate than a revamp of the menu.
According to a recent report from Investopedia, McDonald’s has announced that it will soon begin the rollout of its high-tech, futuristic restaurants across the country. This new store initiative has been dubbed the “Experience of the Future,” and the goal is to streamline operations by offering table service, mounted Samsung Galaxy tablets for placing orders and self-service kiosks in certain stores. McDonald’s hopes that, by creating a unique and exciting dining experience, “Experience of the Future” will boost sales in the U.S. The futuristic initiative has already been launched in a number of markets throughout the world, and it has been met with success thus far.
According to McDonald’s chief executive Stephen Easterbrook, more than half of the company’s restaurants have already been converted to the new format, and in the UK nearly 40% have become more high tech. Nearly 25% of stores in France feature the new format.
With customers responding well to the new upgrades in other parts of the world, McDonald’s has decided that it will soon be time to introduce the high tech concept in the U.S. However, according to Investopedia, no timeline has been given for the rollout of the first stores.


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There were winners and losers as the city tried to get a fix on just how popular the new headset - with uses for both entertainment consumption and productivity - will prove to be. The main stumbling blocks being it's $3,499 starting price and the nebulous nature of the product being - in effect - something that people haven't asked for and don't know that they want. Yet.
The looming announcement caused immediate reactions in several key stock prices. Apple shares hit an intraday high of $184.95, going into the event closing in on a market valuation of $3 trillion. However, in the cold light of day post event the stock price has since fallen 0.81% to $178.16, at the time of writing, reflecting uncertainty in whether the new headset can and will ever hit it out of the park.
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All of which is thoroughly in-line with previous Apple announcements. As the showmen of the home computing and mobile worlds, the company tends to see rising stock prices prior to an announcement, as rumour of 'the next big thing' increasingly looks like a sure bet. However, this always followed by a quick fall as investors grapple with 'the thing' that Apple actually revealed at the announcement.
And while the Vision Pro certainluy represents a significant move in a new direction - and has huge potentially implications for the vast mobile gaming market - its hefty price tag and scant use cases leave its future looking uncertain this close to the reveal.
Just as with the iPhone and Apple Watch before it, it'll take further iterations of the Vision Pro to get to a lower price, and smart developers to step in and save the day with apps and uses that will finally draw a crowd.
On the other side of the coin however, things looked a lot more certain for Unity whose stock saw an 17.2% rise in the immediate aftermath of being front and centre of Apple's developer plans with full support for the platform in the development of new apps for the device.
Unity shares peaked at $37.57 before falling to $35.08, significantly above the $31.90 price immediately preceding the announcement.
The announcement also saw stock in Walt Disney Co. climb 0.3% following endorsement by Disney that saw their CEO Bob Iger take a chunk of the reveal to show the huge range of content and brands under the Disney umbrella that will be heading towards the new device. The technology could see video content, including sports animation, and games more immersive than ever before and Disney have got the well-loved brands to push the hardware mainstream.
The entertainment powerhouse’s stock price hit a peak of $92.25, before falling slightly to $91.99 at the time of writing.
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Today at the Wired Business Conference Microsoft announced that Windows 8.1, codenamed Blue, will reach developers by the end of June. The company also stated that the upgrade will be available in the Windows Store when it reaches consumers.
The release of Windows Blue through the Store and not, it appears, through Windows Update is a move away from how Microsoft traditionally distributes updates to its operating systems.
Microsoft is hosting a developer conference in June called Build that will better unveil the coming Blue update. The timing of the release of Blue with Build is not surprising. In fact, if Microsoft had not released code at the event, it would have been an odd move; why bring developers together to discuss something that you won’t let them touch?
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that it had sold 100 million copies of Windows 8.
Windows Blue is a key update to Windows 8, expanding its hardware support to include smaller form factor devices, and smoothing the user experience that has to this point been quirky, and often unintuitive.
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Chennai has been ranked the world’s cheapest FDI location for electronics R&D with estimated annual operating costs of $1.24 million for a 50-person center. Penang, Malaysia took the second spot followed by Gurgaon and Pune, says FDI Benchmark, an investment location comparison tool from the Financial Times.
In terms of competitiveness, Chennai was ranked second – next to Seoul – as the world’s most competitive location for electronics R&D activities. The two Chinese megacities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen were in third and fourth places, respectively, the report said.
Location competitiveness was benchmarked based on cost and quality of doing electronic R&D activities.
Big boost to Oragadam
Oragadam multi-sector SEZ, and Sriperumbudur multi-sector SEZ, are two sector-specific SEZs for electronic hardware in Tamil Nadu. Companies like Samsung and Apple have a strong presence in manufacturing, while Flex, Sanmina, Salcomp, and Foxconn have strong in-house R&D units.
The presence of several MNCs and a large number of employees including expats has necessitated the need for quality residential options. One development that is being sought-after in Oragadam is Hiranandani Parks. The 360-acre sports-themed township is home to luxurious 2.5 and 3 BHK apartments and premium plots for those who wish to build their own homes. The long list of trending amenities, themed gardens, a hospital, a school, and more features make Hiranandani Parks the perfect environment to set up their homes.
Leading the state’s industrial growth
Oragadam and Sriperumbdur SEZs produce nearly 20% of India’s electronics. The State’s Electronics Hardware Manufacturing Policy has targeted to up the electronics industry output to $100 billion and raise the export contribution to 25%.
Guidance Tamil Nadu on its website points out that Oragadam provides a conducive environment for large companies with accessibility to the robust supply chain and availability of several thousands of employees.
The South Korean government has invested in IT infrastructure for decades and rolled out R&D tax incentives to multinationals and chaebol (domestic family-run conglomerates). This has enabled the likes of Samsung and LG to become world leaders in memory chips, displays, and smartphones.
The presence of good institutions in higher education coupled with the best ecosystem for electronics manufacturing has made this possible, say experts.
Popularly known as a city within a city, the 360-acre self-sufficient township has its own sewage treatment and a state-of-the-art water treatment plant that supplies unhindered water to the residents 24/7. The fine range of amenities includes a 9-hole golf course, large indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a clubhouse, swimming pool, yoga studio, gym, exclusive zones for kids and senior citizens, themed gardens, a hospital with round-the-clock pharmacy and ambulance services, an international school and more help the residents to lead a healthy and comfortable lifestyle.


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Mozilla is announcing that the latest Firefox version 69 carries with it a number of significant improvements. Their new "enhanced tracking protection" is now available to everyone and enabled by default. The Windows version of Firefox works more closely with the operating system to appropriately prioritize tabs and processes, resulting in a big performance boost. And the Mac version has has the graphics engine reworked to result in massive savings in battery life.
As Google's Chrome web browser continues to exploit your personal data and violate your privacy more and more with each subsequent release, remember there are better, faster, and safer web browsers out there from people with your best interests in mind.


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Let the guessing game begin. News of Halle Berry’s casting in the film adaptation of “Shoe Addicts Anonymous” had fans — and footwear diehards — buzzing last week about which designer labels would grace the big screen. Insider asked co-producer Mark Bozek of Galgos Entertainment to reveal his wish list. At the top? “[Designers] known by their first names,” he hinted.
Bozek also said the costume crew would welcome newcomers. “Some will be introduced for the first time in the movie,” he said. While the producer remained hush-hush on specifics (filming is slated to begin this fall in Chicago and Michigan), Insider is betting on seeing styles from the likes of Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo and Giuseppe Zanotti. And at least one up-and-coming designer is ready to jump in. Jerome Rousseau told Insider, “I love the idea of a printed shoe for Halle Berry. Perhaps an abstract, animal print in unusual but chic colors.”


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Anyone who’s shopped around for a quality graphics card over the past year will have noticed the industry’s supply shortages and expensive resale prices due to crypto mining trends and semiconductor shortages. Now, Intel will launch its latest GPU innovation, the Intel Arc Alchemist, in the first quarter of 2022. Could Intel thwart NVIDIA and AMD?
Why are graphics cards so hard to come by?
Graphics cards are an essential part of the desktop that is responsible for the screen output of your PC. If you’ve been trying to buy or build a PC, you may have encountered a huge spike in the price of GPUs, which are widely obsolete. The main cause of the GPU shortage is the shortage of silicon chips and the increased demand for consumer electronic devices since the pandemic. Samsung is one of the world’s largest suppliers of computer chips, also known as semiconductors. During the pandemic, the company had to stop production. The manufacturers of graphics processors also fell behind due to the production stop of the chips.
The upcoming Intel Arc Alchemist
NVIDIA and AMD compete each year to create the best graphics card. Intel plans to enter the market and compete with the Intel Xe line, although it’s been over a decade since Intel produced a desktop graphics card. The price of the Alchemist graphics card is yet to be confirmed, but industry speculation suggests that it will likely be cheaper than either NVIDIA or AMD cards. Intel plans to sell more than 4 million ARC Alchemists in 2022, which if successful could prompt the two current industry giants to reconsider their pricing strategies. Either way, the Intel GPU can be a great opportunity to get a high-end card at a fair price. According to Intel’s roadmap, the ARC Alchemist should be launched in the first quarter of 2022.
Why you should keep an eye on the upcoming Intel GPU
Intel hired Vineet Goel as vice president and general manager for the Xe architecture (Intel GPUs) in September 2021. Goel was AMD’s senior director of GPU architecture and was later promoted to vice president of AMD GPU architecture. But what does this mean for Intel? The hiring of one of AMD’s leading experts could impact the performance of future AMD graphics cards. It also allows Intel to move forward with Goel’s experience and input into the design and product of the ARC Alchemist and other Intel graphics cards to be released in the near future.
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The bosses of a toy and train fair held in Burton for more than 30 years say they could be forced to close if attendances do not pick up.
Held at Burton Town Hall, the fair attracts collectors and those who had toy trains in their childhood.
Main organiser Malcolm Townsend said interest was booming when he first took charge of the market in 2012, but has dwindled in recent years.
Although there are typically six or seven fairs held each year, this year they have cut down to just four.
Retired Electric Board worker Mr Townsend, 69, said: "We decided to do just the four this year as it was touch and go whether we'd carry on.
"Half the stall-holders say they appreciate our efforts in carrying on and support us, while others say we're clinging onto a dead duck.
"We had to consider in recent months whether we'd have to end it as it has been struggling for a number of reasons, particularly in the last year or so - it's almost untenable now.
"Everyone knows it really, the stall-holders know and the regulars. Customers are decreasing in numbers.
"It's an elderly thing too - customers are getting older and older."
Kirkby-in-Ashfield man Mr Townsend says the market is made up of people selling goods - mostly model trains - but has been expanded to include other goods such as Star Wars and Lego.
It is held in the main hall of Burton Town Hall, in King Edward Place.
Around 15 traders regularly attend, but that has dipped from more than 20 who were there when Mr Townsend first took over.
He said: "Customers have declined. We're lucky to get 100 people these days.
"In the past it would be well in excess of that.
"It can look quite busy at first when people are queueing at the door waiting to get in, but it soon dies down."
Mr Townsend is appealing for more people to attend the upcoming fair, which will be held on Wednesday, February 12 from 6.30pm until late.
He said: "It's a nice evening out; something different, especially for those who have collected trains or who have had trains in the past."


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GM APES: Yuga Labs' Bored Ape Yacht Club Teams Up With A BATHING APE® to Launch a New Irreverent Collection
Their first partnership blazes a new trail for streetwear in web3.
MIAMI, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, Meebits, and 10KTF, today announced a partnership with iconic brand, A BATHING APE® (BAPE®).
It's the first collaboration between BAPE®, the 30-year-old pioneer of streetwear community building, and Bored Ape Yacht Club, the disruptive, industry-leading collective in web3. Together, the two brands have reimagined iconic designs from BAPE®'s deep archives and usher in a return to the golden age of streetwear collecting. With one foot in BAPE®'s Ura-Harajuku roots and the other in the BAYC swamp, this collection offers BAPE® Heads and BAYC members exclusive access to apparel and accessories that reflect their shared appreciation for laid back opulence and irreverence.
Rejecting the overexposure of modern day streetwear collaborations, the two brands brought the assortment to life through extremely limited quantities and a dedicated focus on their community members. The collection makes its world debut November 4 in Hong Kong during ApeFest, BAYC's annual, global community event. Honoring the days when BAPE® t-shirts were sold exclusively to friends, the collection will launch to the BAYC community first, where members can purchase in-person during ApeFest, or online with token-gated access. Then, the collection drops exclusively for BAPETAVERSE members online. Finally, in December the collection will be released at BAPE STORE® and BAPE.COM globally, where the public can access the collaboration.
"As Fashion goes hand-in-hand with web3, particularly in the current times, where the two have the power to impat each other almost instantaneously, we are thrilled to present this groundbreaking collaboration with Yuga Labs," said Thomas Hui, Chief Operating Officer of BAPE®.
"This is much more than two brands coming together just because they have 'Ape' in their names," added Michael Ghory, Yuga Labs' new Vice President of Apparel and Lifestyle. "Our partnership was built on genuine, mutual respect and a dedication to our communities, who are tired of the everywhere-ness of recent sneaker and apparel collaborations. We are excited to offer exclusive early access to our BAYC members and the BAPE® Heads, and welcome the world to ape in with our later global public release."
"It may come as no surprise that we're fans," said Greg Solano, Co-Founder of Yuga Labs, "and we know a lot of members of the Bored Ape Yacht Club are too. BAYC collaborating with BAPE® on a limited physical collection feels like the most natural thing in the world."
The collection will also be open to public ticket-holders for a short window during the Yacht Club Open House on November 5th, where for the first time ever BAYC will host an interactive experience that will be accessible to everyone– creators, collectors, and the crypto-curious. Those who purchase tickets to the Yacht Club Open House will be able to access the limited-edition apparel and accessories, while supplies last. For more information including how to purchase tickets, visit: https://openhouse.boredapeyachtclub.com/.
About Yuga Labs
With over 40 stores globally, BAPE®? is recognized as a symbol of street fashion, standing as one of the most coveted and exclusive brands worldwide. To cater to a growing customer base, diffusion lines like "MR. BATHING APE," "AAPE BY A BATHING APE®?," "BAPY®?," "APEE," and "BAPE BLACK®?" have been created as part of the brand's continued growth across its expansive customer segments. Beyond apparel, BAPE®? has embraced lifestyle landscape through art, furniture, toys, and more, allowing fans to experience the brand in different aspects of life. BAPE®? has also pushed the boundaries of limitless ideation across different outlooks, successfully collaborating with established international brands and imprints, proving itself as an authoritative force in street fashion.
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Islamabad: Women-owned businesses in Pakistan that are ready to grow by becoming part of global supply chains will now have access to world-class training, networks, and information thanks to the launch of the Women’s Business Opportunity Initiative, an effort led by non-profit WEConnect International in coordination with Vital Voices Global Partnership and the U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council.
The initiative was announced at “Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship and Supplier Diversity,” a virtual event taking place during the Global Entrepreneurship Week hosted by U.S. Embassy Islamabad and the U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council, a unique public-private partnership between the U.S. government, Texas A&M University, and private companies and organizations in the United States and Pakistan.
The Women’s Business Opportunity Initiative is designed to increase the inclusiveness and competitiveness of supply chains globally and to help women entrepreneurs in Pakistan access opportunities to grow their businesses and thrive.
“Through this initiative, there is great potential to strengthen women entrepreneurs’ foothold in Pakistan’s economy, as well as across borders with multinational corporations. Boosting revenues of women-owned businesses benefits their employees, families, and communities,” said U.S. Embassy Islamabad Chargé d’ affaires Angela P. Aggeler.
According to research presented during the event, approximately one-third of buyers in Pakistan procure from women-owned businesses, and one in four have a policy that encourages inclusive sourcing. While promising, there remains room for improvement. The event also highlighted leaders in the business community and growth-oriented women-owned businesses. Through their efforts, Pakistani women will have more opportunities for meaningful labor force participation and economic growth in the future.
WEConnect International is a non-profit organization that connects women-owned businesses with buyers outside of the United States. It is a member of the U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council, which includes several leading organizations in Pakistan committed to women’s economic empowerment.


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Renovation work around the former Heryford House, Rich Armbrust and Jeni Aldrich decided to pursue their passions for machining and woodwork in the form of a business called R&M Machining and Fabrication. Armbrust comes from a background of plastic injection molding and machine work, while Aldrich did much of the work requiring restoration of carpentry and furniture around the house.
Right now the couple has a machining shop set up in the garage space in back of the property, and a woodshop in their basement. The machining shop was used for some of the metalwork needed for the house, and Armbrust decided to open up for outside jobs around June of this year.
Business has been slow for some time, and didn’t pick up until the past month or so.
“We got a lot of business in the past few months through word of mouth,” Aldrich said, “We offer a 24 to 48-hour turnaround on machine work, and prices comparable to other machine shops.”
They are currently offering a deal on per-hour rates, around $60 an hour, where most shops charge $85 to $120 an hour.
“I can do furniture refinishing, building custom coffee tables, end tables and cabinetry,” said Aldrich of her own segment of the business, “I’ve been doing woodworking for 4-5 years. As we’ve been moving into the house, I’ve learned to restore things to their original state, with a lot of paint stripping and wood restoration.”
Armbrust has had a fairly steady stream of jobs for the past three weeks, doing such things as a handrail for the new MC Chuckwagon Museum and fixing a tractor axel for a local. So far he’s had about 16-20 jobs, and said of the work, “It’s my life, I’d rather do this than anything else.”
R&M Machining and Fabrication is located at 631 S. 1st St., and can be contacted at 541-219-9067 and 541-219-9066.


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The chain's 318 shops will remain open while a buyer is sought for the business.
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Barclays' board approved an agreement at the heart of fraud charges against former executives, a court hears.
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Tesla’s “Model S on Nürburgring Next Week”…To Challenge Porsche’s Taycan?
Fresh after the launch of Porsche’s Taycan and plenty of headlines pitting it against Tesla, Elon Musk, out of the blue, tweets:
Model S on Nürburgring next week
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 5, 2019
Coincidence? Doesn’t seem like it. For this was also news to the good people managing the Nürburgring, who told Road & Track that Tesla “did not” send a request nor book an exclusive time slot.
Before its official launch, Porsche’s first all-electric car had already set a Nürburgring lap time of seven minutes and 42 seconds, which gave the German automaker bragging rights as the fastest four-door, electric sports car.
However, many have made comparisons between the Taycan and the Model S Performance’s 0 – 100kph time, the latter besting the established performance sports car maker.
Once, in response, Porsche’s Head of Battery-EV, Stefan Weckbach, said that there were limitations to Tesla’s power output whereas Porsche’s EV can reproduce top performance and speeds for longer periods.
But Porsche may not consider its Taycan as a direct competitor of the Tesla. (The comparisons are, mostly, made and discussed by, well, everyone else.) While Porsche may have benchmarked its electric car project, earlier dubbed Mission E, against the Tesla Model S, the established automaker is looking to introduce an electric vehicle of a different league to its usual audience, that is, those who probably own a Porsche (or two) already but not yet an electric car.
But back to Musk. He may have been supportive of more automakers going electric, but all this talk about Taycan vs. Tesla must have made him feel some type of way, causing him to post that (yet another impulsive) tweet (he’s forgotten it can get him trouble).
According to R&T, the ‘Ring is booked for the week and Tesla is not on the schedule. However, Tesla can still join the tourist session (aka touristenfahrten) with all the other cars for a fee of 25 to 30 Euros. Quite impossible to set a record lap time with hundreds of other cars in your way, but at least Musk can turn around and say: “I never said it was to beat the Taycan!” We’ll be waiting for more updates, if there’s any.
Update 9 Sept: R&T received an update from Tesla that it will participate in the Industry Pool testing community next week at the Nürburgring— and that it’s confirmed. Industry Pool testing is where automakers can test their vehicles—just not for lap timing.
Update 12 Sept: We take it back. A Model S was spotted lapping the ‘Ring, but clearly NOT a production model. Musk recently tweeted about a new powertrain, Plaid (a Spaceballs reference), which have people wondering whether that was what was zipping around circuit. Well played, Musk.


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The EU Single Market is the bedrock of the European economy and one of the greatest achievements of European integration. The world’s largest trading bloc. 30 years on from its foundation, the rules drafted to establish a harmonised footing look increasingly like a paper tiger, with so much common infrastructure still to be built.
Freeing the paper tiger would help bring shared financial gains. About 70% of businesses rate different national legislations as a significant or extremely significant obstacle to doing cross-border trade in the Single Market . Efforts to make home appliances increasingly more sustainable are one example. There, “If countries take different routes on sustainability, the many fragmented national measures multiply the number of formats required for the same product to meet national requirements,” explained Paolo Falcioni, APPLiA Director General, in turn generating “a financial burden for companies that would otherwise manufacture a single product for all 27 European markets and for consumers, who would have to pay additional product cost.” While these complications may seem minor, their implications hinder the free and cost-effective movement of goods in Europe, creating fragmentation and uncoordinated responses which would ultimately be detrimental to Europe’s competitiveness, its influence in a globalised economy and the wellbeing of its citizens. As Member States address matters in different ways and at different speeds, the Single Market may be at stake unless European solutions are in place. With this being said, national initiatives per sé are not to blame. But these initiatives should be kicked up and discussed at the European level, if we are to truly inherit their full potential. In this regard, a recent update of the European Parliament's "Cost of non-Europe" study estimates that the benefits of removing existing barriers in the Single Market for goods and services could amount to €713 billion by the end of 2029 . Certainly not a disregardable number.
Freeing the paper tiger would help advance the ultimate emission reduction targets. The benefits of lifting Europe’s barriers go even beyond the economic factors. A well-functioning Single Market would in fact also bring us closer to the EU’s set decarbonisation objectives. Particularly, a circular economy is a critical tool which aids the unfolding of a successful green transition. With an increasing number of Member States drawing up rules to make products more sustainable, solutions must be applied at the European level as part of a broader harmonised approach. Deviating regional legislation risks in fact undermining the entire sustainability efforts as the EU attempts to move towards a more sustainable model.
In February 2022, the European Commission presented its second annual report on the Single Market identifying ways to make it more resilient. Bold action is needed to preserve strategic value chains and secure the competitiveness of tomorrow’s industry.


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Tesla acquires ultracapacitor and battery manufacturer for over $200 million
Tesla hasn’t been known for making many acquisitions, but we’ve now learned that it has reached an agreement to acquire ultracapacitor and battery component manufacturer Maxwell based in California.
It’s the automaker’s 5th important acquisition to date.
The all-stock transaction worth over $200 million was announced by Maxwell this morning and we reached out to Tesla to confirm the news.
Tesla confirmed that they reached an agreement with the company and commented:
“We are always looking for potential acquisitions that make sense for the business and support Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”
Maxwell is best-known as an ultracapacitor manufacturer and it has also recently been talking about a dry electrode technology for batteries.
Dr. Franz Fink, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maxwell, commented on today’s announcement:
“We are very excited with today’s announcement that Tesla has agreed to acquire Maxwell. Tesla is a well-respected and world-class innovator that shares a common goal of building a more sustainable future. We believe this transaction is in the best interests of Maxwell stockholders and offers investors the opportunity to participate in Tesla’s mission of accelerating the advent of sustainable transport and energy.”
Maxwell’s stock traded at just over $3.00 per share at market close last week for a valuation of $140 million.
Tesla has agreed to acquire them for $4.75 per share – making the transaction worth over $200 million.
The company is based in San Diego and it has about 380 employees.
Maxwell had been talking about a potential “strategic partnership” in the works for a few months regarding its dry electrode technology.
Aside from the new technology, the company also has its ultracapacitor business. They reported $91 million in revenue during the first 9 months of 2018.


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IOS Users no longer need to envy the Android users who have been enjoying Angry Birds for free.
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Novo Nordisk, the world's biggest producer of insulin for diabetes sufferers, has narrowly missed quarterly profit expectations and issued a cautious outlook for next year.
Net income in the third quarter rose by 13.0 per cent to 6.415 billion kroner ($A1.25 billion), which was slightly below a 15.0 per cent forecast from Dow Jones Newswire analysts.
Sales rose three per cent to 20.511 billion kroner, compared with expectations of a 6.2 per cent increase.
"The diabetes unit simply isn't developing in line with market expectations," Sydbank analyst Soeren Loentoft Hansen told Danish news agency Ritzau.
"I particularly note the subdued growth of modern insulins NovoRapid and NovoMix in the US market."
Both products contain the active ingredient insulin aspart, used by diabetes sufferers to control glucose levels in their bloodstream, and are sold in pre-filled pens and pen-fill cartridges.
The group maintained its forecast for 2013 and expects annual sales to grow by 11 to 13 per cent in local currencies.
However, sales growth will fall back to "high single digits" next year, it said.
"We have seen significant growth in biopharma and NovoSeven this year, and we know that historically this is a volatile business," chief financial officer Jesper Brandgaard told journalists on a conference call.
US sales could also be impacted by the loss of two contracts with health benefit manager Express Scripts, he added.
Novo Nordisk has almost half the global insulin market, which has grown rapidly in recent years following a rise in the number of people suffering from diabetes, estimated by the World Health Organisation to stand at nearly 350 million.
The company is also involved in haemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy.
Shares in Novo Nordisk were down 3.95 per cent at 1026 GMT on the Copenhagen bourse, where the main index was down 0.55 per cent.


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BSNL has lined up attractive prepaid recharge offers for its customers amid intense competition from rivals.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has lined up attractive prepaid recharge offers for its customers amid intense competition from rivals. Four recharge/data plans of the government-owned telecom services provider offer data between 1GB-3GB per day. Validity periods and bundled offers of these plans or special tariff vouchers (STVs), priced at Rs 429, Rs 339, Rs 444 and Rs 333, vary. Ever since Reliance Jio launched its services in the market, telecom service providers have been fighting off an intense data war, as they have been rolling out fresh prepaid and postapid plans to woo customers.
This BSNL prepaid recharge plan offers freebies of 1GB data per day as well as unlimited local and STD calls to any network, said BSNL on its website, portal2.bsnl.in. The freebies are valid for 90 days but the plan comes with a validity of 180 days.
This prepaid data STV by BSNL also offers unlimited data for 56 days. However, internet speed will reduce to 80 Kbps after exhaustion of 1GB per day, said BSNL.


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In order to carry the iPhone, Apple has strict requirements for carriers. One such requirement relates to minimum purchase agreements, which regional U.S. postpaid carrier Cricket has had some trouble meeting this year.
Some smaller carriers, especially those in emerging markets, have difficulties paying the pricey subsidies that Apple's $600 iPhones require. The rumors about a cheaper, plastic iPhone could address some of these issues, especially for those countries where subsidies are nearly unheard of and customers routinely pay for their phones up front.
For smaller wireless-service providers, teaming up with Apple can be a double-edged sword. U.S. Cellular signed on last week to offer the phone after agreeing to sell $1.2 billion worth of handsets over three years. The company had long said that the handset costs too much; yet, not having the iPhone was costing it customers. Telefonica Czech Republic dropped the iPhone because it couldn't afford the subsidy.
Apple is rumored to be designing a lower-cost iPhone with a colored plastic shell, with one analyst expecting the device to be released this fall. This correlates somewhat with hints about future products that Apple CEO Tim Cook gave during his Q2 2013 earnings call last month.
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MPF will hold a native plant sale on Saturday, September 12 at the World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088 from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. or sell out. Vendors donate a generous portion of proceeds to help MPF conserve vital pollinator habitat on its native prairies.
A variety of native wildflowers, sedges, grasses, trees and shrubs suitable for shade, partial shade, sun, dry or moist conditions from multiple native plant vendors will be available. This is a great opportunity to buy native plants that will look great in your home landscape and will provide essential habitat for native pollinators and birds. Many species of plants—both host and nectar plants—for pollinators, including monarch butterflies will be available.
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Cyber threats are becoming more prevalent in today’s internet world. According to Cybintsolutions.com, “64% of companies have experienced web-based attacks, 62% phishing & social engineering attacks, 59% malicious code and botnets and 51% denial of service attacks.” Integrated Computer Consulting (ICC) has recently had a handful of businesses that have experienced a cyber threat
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One wine shop just opened in downtown Bryson City, with a second one slated to open within the month.
The Cottage Wine Shop, run by the mother and daughter team of Susie Chambers and Trish Hipgrave, features North Carolina wines.
“We are doing the small vineyards that don’t necessarily have distributors,” Chambers said. “Once a month we go travel around and go to these little tiny wineries and vineyards and get such good wine but nobody knows about them because they don’t have distributors. It is great fun.”
Chambers said the Cottage Wine Shop apparently fits the definition of a “wine boutique.”
“When we go to these wineries and they say ‘How many cases?’ and we say ‘One or two,’ they say ‘Oh, you are a boutique winery,’” Chambers said.
The other wine shop, World of Wine and Antiques, is run by the owners of Pasqualino’s Italian Restaurant. Nancy Bright Izquierdo said wine is one of their interests, especially with her husband being from Spain.
“I think he had wine in his baby bottle growing up in Spain,” Izquierdo said.
They hope to by open by the end of the month.
So what does the influx of wine shops say about the business climate in Swain County?
“I am feeling very good about that right now,” said Gwen Bushyhead, director of the Swain County Chamber of Commerce. “There are a lot of people in and around Swain County that appreciate good wine. ”Nancy attributes the robust economy to both an increase in locals and tourism.
“We are going on our fourth year with the restaurant and each year has increased,” Izquierdo said. “I think a lot more people are moving here and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has brought in a lot more tourists than we had in the past.”


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Samsung has just announced two new 30nm-class storage solutions designed for mobile devices: a 32GB MicroSD memory card, and a 64GB moviNAND memory chip.
The 32GB MicroSD memory card is only 1mm thick and it will enter mass production next month, so it should be available for purchase sometime later this year.
The Samsung 64GB moviNAND memory is in mass production since December 2009, so it’s ready to be used in new devices – like, say, Apple’s 4th generation iPhone, which may be launched in June as iPhone 4G.
The prices of Samsung’s new 32GB MicroSD card and 64GB moviNAND memory were not unveiled.
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Binance’s Crypto BNB No Longer Tracks Bitcoin – And That’s a Big Deal
The price trend of Binance Coin is significantly deviating from that of bitcoin and other well known cryptos as it continues to see rapid gains.
An obscure cryptocurrency that first started getting noticed during the 2014 altcoin boom is showing itself a true diamond in the rough.
Bitcoin Cash's upcoming network upgrade will notably feature a new signature scheme dubbed Schnorr.
Litecoin's next block reward halving is now less than 90 days away, but the world's sixth largest cryptocurrency may still have room to run before investors "sell the news."
More than 100 cryptocurrencies outperformed bitcoin in what was the most bullish quarter the cryptocurrency market has seen since Q4 of 2017.
Bitcoin's share of the cryptocurrency market is on the verge of falling below 50 percent for the first time in over 7 months.


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Are NFTs the future of fashion?
Of course, going virtual has not been without its growing pains. In January, when artist Mason Rothschild showed off a MetaBirkin NFT – a blurry digital rendition of Hermès’ most iconic handbag – the French house hit back with a cease and desist letter, citing the protection of the commercial interest “of Hermès in its brands”. In response, the creator did what any digital native would do and posted on Instagram, writing, “There’s a shifting tide of innovation and evolution, and that’s your role as a that power of fashion to amplify young creatives and artists rather than crushing them. . Your actions can help determine the future of art in the Metaverse.
Companies such as the Institute of Digital Fashion (IoDF), which has partnered with Alexander Wang, Selfridges, Nike and Balenciaga, are helping traditional brands like Hermès to enter this brave new world. “We’re working with brands across art, culture, fashion and tech to create a new vocabulary for the metaverse,” say IoDF co-founders Cattytay and Leanne-Elliott Young, based in London, England, in an email. They point to inclusiveness, sustainability and accessibility as some of the advantages of digital fashion over its physical ancestors. “We dive into the future and [exploring] our industry’s responsibilities in the metaverse, working beyond old paradigms to rewrite the fashion narrative and support brands forging ahead in this new digital arena.
On a practical level, buying a digital piece of clothing from something like DressX, an online store that exclusively sells digital fashion, is a bit easier than buying a physical piece from an e-commerce platform – after all, there will never be a size or material – quality risk. After purchasing a digital garment, the buyer simply uploads a photo of themselves for the seller to apply the garment, manipulating it to the unique shape and size of the customer’s body.
With the number of mobile augmented reality (AR) users expected to reach billions by 2023, and with hands-free AR glasses expected to become ubiquitous in a few years (Apple is expected to launch its own AR headset this year), the digital mode is just beginning. Widespread adoption of AR will be a huge step forward in enabling seamless integration of wearing and viewing digital fashion. (Consider wearing comfortable, sustainably-made loungewear IRL while in the metaverse your AR couture dress is on fire.) Indeed, many virtual fashion models lean towards the fantastical, featuring elements otherworldly like tentacles, wings or water.
For British designer Roksanda Ilincic, the beauty of the metaverse is that anything is possible. For its Autumn/Winter 2022/2023 presentation at London Fashion Week, Ilincic has teamed up with IoDF to create an NFT dress, which is also available in a £5,000 limited edition 3D animated render provided with software files so that an avatar can wear the dress in the metaverse. While Web 3.0 is still in its infancy, Ilincic believes that fashion can only improve the metaverse and those who occupy it. “I hope the metaverse can become a place where many different generations and groups of people can find beauty,” she said. The Guardian. “Fashion has so much to offer. It not only brings glamor but also a story of design and creativity, which can create a richer digital environment. »


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Investment in information technology will be a key focus area for US retailing giant Wal-Mart if it proceeds with its nonbinding offer to buy SA retail group Massmart in a R30bn deal.
Massmart, which owns Makro and other discount stores, told shareholders on Monday morning that Wal-Mart Stores had made a preliminary, nonbinding proposal, which could lead to the world’s largest retailer acquiring the JSE-listed group for R148/share.
Any deal is first subject to a due diligence investigation of Massmart.
Wal-Mart is well known for harnessing IT to optimise efficiencies and profit margins, investing heavily in supply chain management and data mining tools and other software.
It is also a pioneer in the use of RFID (radio frequency identification), using “smart” electronic tags to keep track of stock levels and movements.
Massmart is already regarded as a market leader in SA in its use of technology, but Wal-Mart International CEO Doug McMillon says the proposed combination will allow the US company to “add value to an already successful business through investments in people and technology”.
Massmart, headquartered in Johannesburg, is one of the largest distributors of consumer goods in Africa. It has 290 stores in 13 countries in the region. – Staff reporter, TechCentral
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Bounce for fun and fitness
TRAMPOLINING, said to have begun when Eskimos bounced each other on walrus skins for fun, is putting a feel-good cardiovascular spring into group fitness classes, from body sculpting to dance, fitness experts said.
Also known as rebounding, it delivers a low-impact, calorie-burning workout that swops the tedium of a treadmill for a feeling of child-like euphoria.
At Chelsea Piers Connecticut, an adult fitness class twins trampolining with rock climbing.
"I wanted to do something fun. Everybody liked to climb as kids, everybody loves the bounce of the trampoline," said Mr Byron Knox, a director and instructor at the Stamford-based facility.
"The trampoline is predominantly leg-based, although we do core exercises on it. The rock climbing is predominantly upper-body based, although you do use your legs," he said.
He compared it to working a leg press followed by using upper-body equipment, but said that it is more entertaining.
"Most people wouldn't think of trampolines as workout equipment, but (jumping on) it takes a lot of energy," he said. "It could be equal (in cardiovascular intensity) to jumping rope. And part of the beauty is that the exerciser is in control."
However, Ms Jessica Matthews, an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise, said that while the impact is low, the surface of a trampoline is still unstable and people who have lower-extremity instability must be made aware of this.


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It’s not every day that we get to talk about Renault-Nissan’s newly revived, economic sub-brand of old: Datsun.
Just as a quick refresher course, Nissan is re-launching the Datsun brand to target emerging automotive markets. India, Indonesia and now Russia are all slated to get their own custom-designed Datsun vehicles. Russia, the newest addition to the list, will apparently get their very own exclusive. You can take a look at the initial sketch below:
As you can see, it’s a pretty unremarkable vehicle as far as aesthetics go. It doesn’t look bad, but it doesn’t look particularly great either. However, we can appreciate that it features a very clean aesthetic; if we had to choose between ‘clean and simple’ or ‘cluttered and over-the-top’, we’d certainly prefer the former.
So, what did Nissan/Datsun have to say about their new entry into the Russian market? Naturally, they didn’t offer much in the way of specifics, but they did tell us that the concept “follows the brand’s common global philosophy of offering customers and engaging driving experience, peace of mind ownership and accessibility at the right and transparent price, with a competitive Total Cost of Ownership.”
In other words, Datsun wants to offer Russian drivers a car that does exactly what it says on the box.
The announcement offers more than just a new sedan for the rising Japanese automaker, though. In addition to the car itself, the announcement officially marks the launch of the new Datsun Russia website, www.datsun.ru. Interested individuals will be able to watch the new Datsun sedan’s official unveiling on April 4 via the website, and can enjoy a nicely stylized countdown until then.
If you’d like to get a more interesting look at the new, unnamed Datsun sedan, be sure to check out the catchy video sketch below
As we said, you can expect to see the Russian Datsun make its official debut at the beginning of next month. As far as pricing, you can expect the new sedan to fall in under 400,000 rubles (~$11,000), as Datsun has already stated their desire to target that segment of the Russian auto market.
The last time we heard anything about the budget-friendly automaker was at the beginning of the year when they unveiled their first-ever concept car since the brand’s revival – the Redi-GO Concept (pictured below).
As you can see, Datsun certainly has a ‘look’ that they’re sticking with, which makes sense since all of their cars are still being designed in Japan (even if they’re launched elsewhere). You can expect the Redi-GO hatchback to make it to production by the end of the year in India. Until then, stay tuned for more Datsun jewels… Even if you’re not going to be directly impacted by any of these cars for emerging markets, you can rest assured that Nissan will be taking lessons learned from Datsun and eventually applying them to their own lineup.


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In recent times, Kenya has witnessed a significant rise in the cost of living, creating challenges for its citizens, particularly low-income households.
This surge in living expenses has not only affected the day-to-day lives of ordinary Kenyans but has also cast a shadow over the real estate market in the country.
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Rising Cost of Living: A Burden on Citizens
The cost of living crisis in Kenya has been characterized by a general increase in prices of necessities such as food, transport, and energy.
This inflationary pressure has outpaced the growth in incomes, leaving consumers with reduced purchasing power. According to the Kenya Economic Report 2023, overall inflation averaged 8.7% between June 2022 and June 2023, peaking at 9.6% in October 2022.
The main drivers of this inflation were food and transport, which account for a significant portion of the consumption basket for households in Kenya.
Impact on the Real Estate Market
The impact of the rising cost of living has spilled over into the real estate market.
Housing, an essential component of the consumption basket, has become less affordable for many Kenyans. However, the government’s ambitious affordable housing projects and housing levy have aimed to address the housing crisis by providing low-cost housing options.
However, the affordability of these projects is still a concern for low-income households, given their limited purchasing power.
Protecting the Real Estate Market from the Rise in Cost
To protect itself from the rising cost of living, the real estate market in Kenya needs to adapt and innovate. Developers may consider diversifying their housing projects to cater to different income segments, ensuring affordability while maintaining quality.
Collaborations with the government and financial institutions can help create favorable financing options for potential homebuyers.
Additionally, addressing challenges related to land acquisition, construction costs, and regulatory hurdles can contribute to reducing overall property prices.
Some Developers have resorted to pricing their projects in Dollars to protect themselves from the weakening Kenyan Shilling.
READ ALSO: Property Developers Forced to Sell Houses in USD Amid Kenya Shilling Devaluation
Factors Driving the Rising Cost of Living
Several factors have contributed to the rising cost of living in Kenya.
- Prolonged drought in 2022 disrupted food supply, leading to increased reliance on imports.
- The depreciation of the Kenyan shilling against major trading currencies further pushed up prices of imported commodities and materials.
- The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the global supply chains of major foodstuff and materials, affecting Kenya’s import-dependent market.
- Additionally, the surge in global oil prices had a direct impact on local fuel prices, exacerbating the inflationary pressure.
Affecting Other Industries and Markets
The high cost of living has reverberated across various industries, affecting businesses and consumers alike.
Industries such as manufacturing, transport, electricity production, and mining, which heavily rely on petroleum products, have faced challenges due to higher fuel prices.
Additionally, the overall slowdown in consumer spending has impacted retail, hospitality, and entertainment sectors, leading to reduced economic activity.
Impact on Day-to-Day Life of Every Kenyan
For ordinary Kenyans, the rising cost of basic commodities has made it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. The increased prices of food, fuel, and housing have led to a decrease in the quality and quantity of goods and services that people can afford.
The cost of living crisis has forced individuals and families to reevaluate their spending habits, prioritize essential needs, and make difficult financial decisions such as moving to more affordable houses where rent is manageable.
In conclusion, the rising cost of living in Kenya has had a profound impact on the real estate market and the everyday lives of its citizens.
Finding innovative solutions, fostering collaborations, and implementing sound policies are essential steps to mitigate these challenges and create a more stable and affordable living environment for all Kenyans.


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There is a lot of excitement, anticipation, and some understandable skepticism surrounding Apple's plans to abandon Intel processors and rely instead on its own ARM-based processors. We've all seen audition results and while they are promising, it's hard to beat real-world auditions and everyday use to get a better idea of what to expect.
Apple said it plans to launch the first Mac computer that uses an ARM processor by the end of this year, and the good news is that we may be able to learn more about these computers in October. This is according to a tweet published by the account LeakApplePro on the Twitter network, which indicates that Apple already intends to unveil its first computers equipped with ARM processors during the official announcement of the iPhone 12 Series in October.
The new leak claims that Apple will reveal at least two computers that use ARM processors, but at the moment, we are not sure of the identity of the Mac computers that Apple will reveal. There have been rumors of a renewal of the iMac design and the launch of the 24-inch version that will likely replace the 21-inch version.
Apple can also revive a 12-inch version of the MacBook by launching a new version with its own ARM processor, or maybe we'll see a new version of the MacBook Air with its own processor. Anyway, we hope to have more details soon, but until then, treat everything said so far with caution.


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Porsche Taycan confirmed as name for Mission E
Three years after Porsche revealed they were planning to create their first luxurious electric vehicle, the Mission E has had a name change and has been given a launch date. 2018 marks Porsche’s 70th anniversary and the German automobile giant have celebrated with a spectacular exhibition where the Porsche Taycan was revealed.
The Taycan is set to hit showrooms in 2020 and looks set to be even better than Porsche’s Mission E’s original concept.
High end specification
CEO Oliver Blume revealed the Taycan translated loosely to “lively, young horse” which fits the leaping horse design the brand have used on their crest since 1952. The Taycan will be able to do an impressive 0 to 60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds due to its double motor and 600 horsepower.
Meanwhile, Porsche have promised that on a race track, the Taycan will be capable of hitting 124 mph in less than 12 seconds. While it’s top speed will be 155 miles an hour. As with any electric vehicle, it’s important that the car’s battery provides a sizeable mileage before a recharge is required.
Thankfully, Porsche have assured car enthusiasts that the Taycan’s battery will provide 300 miles of travel on a single charge, ensuring owners can travel in style and care free.
A game changer
In May, Formula 1 race winner, Mark Webber became the first individual to officially test drive the Taycan. Recorded footage of his drive shows him effortlessly manoeuvring the vehicle around the Porsche Weissach test track.
Following his drive, he stated that it was a “game changer” and that it reminded him of the 919 Hybrid race car. Porsche also have high hopes for their first EV and state that the Taycan provides a “level of continuous power that is unmatched by any other electric vehicle.”
Competition in the luxury EV market
Manufacturing of the Taycan is expected to commence later this year, with the first official Taycan due to hit showrooms in 2020.
While, Porsche haven’t yet unveiled official pricing details for their first EV, it’s believed it will be priced similar to rival EV, the Tesla Model S, which currently has an RRP starting at £66,730.
Having spent a considerable sum on your new vehicle, it’s of course vital to consider protection on the roads. Thankfully, insuring the Taycan should be relatively easy as an increasing number of UK insurers are now offering insurance for green vehicles.
There has been very little competition in the luxury electric vehicle market since Tesla’s first release, but all that is about to change now that Porsche are producing a luxurious, powerful vehicle.
The Taycan is set to become the EV of the future due to its opulent design and specification which will likely see it become the hottest luxury EV in the industry when it hits showrooms in 2020.


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Swiss luxury watch and jewelery manufacturer Piaget announced the world’s slimmest mechanical wristwatch Altiplano Ultimate Concept. The clock, which takes four years to make, is only 2mm thick.
Swiss luxury watch and jewelery company Piaget, which designs, develops and produces mechanical watches within itself, is among the pioneers of high precision extra fine mechanisms. Operating under the umbrella of the Geneva-based Richemont Group, the brand has announced its new anticipated new mechanical watch called Altiplano Ultimate Concept.
Having the title of the world’s thinnest mechanical wristwatch with its dimensions of 41mm x 2mm, Altiplano Ultimate Concept was first introduced in January 2018, but the final design of the watch has been announced as of today. Stating that the watch took four years to manufacture, the Swiss brand says that they had to create a new design method to realize this incredible concept.
Altiplano Ultimate Concept is only 2mm thick
Built on a cobalt alloy body, the watch has an ultra-stylish look. Almost as thin as paper, the Altiplano Ultimate Concept reveals its caliber, called 900P-UC, with all its nudity. In addition to carrying traces from the 146-year heritage of Piaget, the wristwatch, which comes with a very modern and modern silhouette, attracts a lot of attention with a wrapping crown integrated with the body and a cobalt blue strap made of technical fabric.
In addition to carrying traces from the 146-year heritage of Piaget, the watch has a highly contemporary and modern design.
Indicating that Altiplano Ultimate Concept, which is the thinnest mechanical wristwatch ever produced with a thickness of 2mm, is no longer an ambitious experiment in overcoming the limits of micro-engineering, but also a product that watch lovers and collectors can have, is a groundbreaking design. says they signed.
The Swiss brand has not yet announced the price tag of its four-hour luxury watch, but Altiplano Ultimate Concept is now listed on Piaget’s official website. You can watch the video below to take a closer look at this impressive clock.
Promotional video prepared for Altiplano Ultimate Concept


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For some Canadian credit card holders, dreams do come true.
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank has decided to forgive the outstanding debt of its credit card holders there, according to a spokeswoman for the firm. That includes the Amazon.ca Rewards Visa and the Marriott Rewards Premier Visa branded cards.
The U.S. bank decided to exit the Canadian credit card market last year. The affected accounts were closed by March 2018. Now, to complete the departure, the bank said it is also wiping out any outstanding balances.
Chase declined to discuss the reasons behind the move, or the amount of debt they were writing off.
"I haven't seen this happen before," said Matt Schulz, chief industry analyst at CompareCards.
The company may have decided that just forgiving the debt was an easier, cleaner and faster way to be done with the cards rather than selling the debts to a third party, he said.
Still, if you're one of the credit card holders affected, you should take some deliberate steps.
Start with calling the bank to make sure any notice you receive is real.
"There's so many scams out there," Schulz said. "It's hard to tell a legitimate email from a phishing email or fake email."
Fraudsters will use unusual situations like this to take money from unsuspecting people, he said.
If you live in the U.S. and you receive a call notifying you that your credit card balance has been forgiven, you also should be on high alert. "You're probably being scammed," Schulz said.
Don't share any personal information via phone or email, and contact your bank to verify whether an offer is valid.
If you're a Chase credit card holder whose debt has truly been forgiven, you still want to be vigilant.
Hold on to the notification you received for at least six months and keep an eye on that account and your credit report, Schulz said.
"The last thing you want is to be told that you don't have to pay and then have to pay and have it show up on your credit report," Schulz said.
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Still, those affected have reason to cheer, and likely so does Chase, Schulz said.
"I think that the good will that they might engender is worth whatever losses they have to write off," Schulz said.
Most Canadians — 58% — pay off their credit card balances every month, according to the Canadian Bankers Association. Of those who do not pay off their balances monthly, 47% pay more than the minimum payment and 15% pay it off entirely most months, according to the research.
U.S. credit card balances totaled $848 billion in the first quarter, down from $870 billion for the previous quarter, according to data from the New York Federal Reserve. Credit card delinquency rates have been rising, the Fed's research found, as younger borrowers enter the market.
The average credit card balance in the U.S. is $6,354, according to Experian.


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Now, TeamBHP has got hold of a homologation document from Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) which reveals the technical details of the Tigor electric sedan.
The homologation document reveals that the Tigor's electric motor produces 40bhp of maximum power and will accommodate five passengers in a 2+3 configuration. The kerb weight of the Tigor electric stands at 1,516kg which is 200kg lighter than the Mahindra eVerito.
The Tigor electric will offer a driving range of 120km to 150km on a full charge. Tata Motors has not revealed other details such as charging time and battery replacement interval. The Tigor electric has been homologated, and it can be driven on the Indian roads.
Tata Motors will supply 350 electric cars to a government organisation called as EESL as it has won a massive order to provide 10,000 electric cars. The first phase of the order will be completed this month.
Apart from the Tigor, Tata Motors will launch several electric cars in the Indian market. The company has already revealed the electric variant of the Tiago and has been testing the Nano electric on the Indian roads.
The Nano electric could be the first electric car to be launched in India, and it will be followed by Tigor and Tiago. The major challenge for electric cars would be the charging infrastructure as the government has just started the process of setting up the charging stations.
The Government of India has an ambitious plan of shifting towards pure electric vehicles by 2030. Car makers such as Mahindra and Tata Motors are already gearing up for the massive transition. But the major hurdle will be the charging infrastructure, and it will be interesting to see how the government will go about for setting up charging stations in the country.
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Developing economies in Asia will shrink at a slower pace than forecast this year on improved outlooks for India and China, according to the Asian Development Bank.
The ADB forecasts economies in developing Asia are expected to contract by 0.4 per cent in 2020, an improvement on the bank’s forecast in September of a 0.7 per cent year on year decline.
Its Asian Development Outlook report forecasts that the Chinese economy will recover at a faster rate than previously estimated. China’s economy is set to grow by 2.1 per cent in 2020, up from the previous estimate of 1.8 per cent on recoveries for both manufacturing and services.
The outlook for India has improved after strict lockdowns were eased. “With the pandemic possibly having peaked in mid-September, many high-frequency indicators are better than a year ago or back to pre-Covid levels, indicating accelerating economic normalisation,” the ADB said.
It forecasts the Indian economy will contract by 8 per cent in 2020, down from the previous estimate of a 9 per cent decline.
The bank left its growth forecast for 2021 at 6.8 per cent for developing Asia.
Taiwan’s economy is among those that have shown strength
Recovery from the pandemic varies across the region, the ADB said as parts of south-east Asia struggle to contain the virus, limiting economic activity.
Containment measures are less strict in parts of East Asia and the Pacific that have been successful in limiting the spread of the virus.
East Asia is expected to grow by between 1.3 and 1.6 per cent in 2020, the only sub-region projected to record growth, thanks to strength in China, South Korea and Taiwan.
Exports from the region have rebounded to similar levels recorded last year, the ADB said. Shipments of medical supplies, electronic and household goods have offset the fall in demand for other items caused by a second wave of infections in the US and Europe.
Tourism, a mainstay for many countries in the region, remains “abysmal” with travel restrictions in place to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Tourist arrivals are down by between 88 per cent and 100 per cent across Asia.