Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline. Sharan Raj, a lead analyst from Technavio, specializing in research on packaging sector, says , “Online retailers of electronic goods use different types of corrugated boxes depending on the product to be shipped.
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Google search may soon be unblocked in Mainland China
Seven years after Google pulled its search engine out of mainland China over a disagreement on censorship directives, the information giant is negotiating with Beijing to make its comeback to the world’s biggest internet market. Google is currently not available in the country, which boasts 721 million web users, and locals can only access to the service by using VPNs.
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I’ve identified a major cause of societal overspending, oversharing and undereating, followed by yo-yo bingeing and purging, a potentially destructive scourge that could cost the masses their bank accounts, waistlines, health and minds: Gwyneth Paltrow. Now more than ever, the Hollywood golden girl and lifestyle guru, 44, as well as her very wrong, ill-informed and undereducated ilk, matter.
Father of the Web cites 3 big concerns about his 28-year-old baby
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, who 28 years ago this March 12 submitted a document laying out his vision for what would become the worldwide web , is proud of what his creation has become but he’s also concerned enough about certain issues that he’s released an open letter about them today through the Web Foundation . “[O]ver the past 12 months, I’ve become increasingly worried about three new trends, which I believe we must tackle in order for the web to fulfill its true potential as a tool which serves all of humanity,” Berners-Lee writes.
DotAfrica: Abuja residents commend AU launch of internet domain
Some Abuja residents on Sunday said they were excited about the recent launch of DotAfrica by the African Union which aimed at bringing Africa together as an internet community. DotAfrica is a generic Top Level Domain established by Africans for Africa and the rest of the world for better access to e-commerce, technology and infrastructure.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, man who invented the World Wide Web, to tackle fake news
The man who invented the World Wide Web has created a five-year strategy to tackle the fake news epidemic. Computer scientist and inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee has said the impact of fake news is increasingly concerning, as he unveiled plans to tackle ‘unethical’ political advertising and the harvesting of data.
Lawmakers call for better protection of personal information
China’s Ministry of Public Security said on Friday that police in 2016 arrested 4,261 suspects in 1,886 cases related to infringement of personal information. Among the suspects, 391 were insiders in industries including banking, education, telecommunications, delivery services, the stock market and e-commerce, said the ministry.
Worldwide web inventor Tim Berners-Lee’s biggest concerns: privacy, fake news and political ads
It was 28 years ago that Tim-Berners-Lee submitted his proposal for the worldwide web. What he envisioned as an open platform that would break down global barriers has become a wild beast with endless problems.Talking on the anniversary of his invention, Berners-Lee has spoken about his concerns for the web.
Recent Publication from yStats.com Provides Projected Updates to Online Payment Methods in Europe
‘Europe Online Payment Methods: Full Year 2016,’ a new report from yStats.com, a secondary market research firm from Hamburg, Germany, includes important information regarding European online and mobile payments. According to this report, debit and credit cards as well as PayPal are the most utilized online payment methods in Europe, but differences in preferences of shoppers in various countries persist.
Recent Publication from yStats.com Provides Projected Updates to Online Payment Methods in Europe
‘Europe Online Payment Methods: Full Year 2016,’ a new report from yStats.com, a secondary market research firm from Hamburg, Germany, includes important information regarding European online and mobile payments. According to this report, debit and credit cards as well as PayPal are the most utilized online payment methods in Europe, but differences in preferences of shoppers in various countries persist.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Rating Reiterated by William Blair
Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Jefferies Group LLC set a $950.00 price target on Amazon.com and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 1st.
Web creator Tim Berners-Lee speaks out on fake news
World wide web creator Tim Berners-Lee has spoken out about fake news, political advertising and the misuse of personal data. In an open letter to mark the web’s 28th anniversary , he outlined issues he says need to be solved for it to “fulfil its true potential as a tool which serves all of humanity.”
Chinese police make 96 arrests in latest operation against personal data theft
Main suspects were highly educated technicians with access to vast amounts of private information include account passwords and ID numbers Chinese police have arrested 96 suspects over data theft, in a case that exposes the challenges facing the country from a rampant trade in citizen’s private information, the state broadcaster reported. In one of the biggest operations of its kind, police raided sites in 14 provinces including Anhui, Henan and Liaoning, as well as in Beijing, according to China Central Television.
Why sales of Ivanka Trump products surged in February
Ivanka Trump might not be having much luck with her childcare proposal, but the fashion line she founded in 2007 had a good month. Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Trump, speaks with Michelle DeLaune from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children during a meeting on domestic and international human trafficking last month.
Planet Payment Inc (PLPM) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
The firm currently has a $4.25 price objective on the stock. Zacks Investment Research’s price target points to a potential upside of 14.56% from the stock’s previous close.
A new SEO strategy that can turn your website into a customer magnet
I’m going to share an idea with you today, which will help you get far better results from your website. It’s a subtle change, yet it can have a massive positive impact on your sales.
How Sky High Media Recently Helped A Colorado Law Firm, Wollrab &…
I had to hire three new people to take on the case load. This is something I never experienced with the Yellow Pages.
How Start-Ups Die Plop
They were to inherit the earth. Start-ups, the playfield of the young and the restless, have had a hard reality check.
China calls for AI funding, policies to surpass US
Artificial intelligence has made its way on to the agenda of the government’s annual political show in Beijing, urged on by the country’s business and technology elites China’s government is preparing for a war of sorts with the United States to claim the vantage point to define the technological trend for the next generation. At the annual meeting of China’s parliament this week, the usual Communist Party agenda of economic growth, social welfare, jobs, health care and pension made way for an unusual addition: a clarion call by some of China’s most influential business and technology leaders for the government to set policies to define what they consider the Next Big Thing.
Mattel reworks China strategy amid elusive growth
REUTERS: Mattel Inc is doubling down to corner a bigger share of China’s fragmented yet lucrative toy market, but the success of its efforts hinges on its ability to navigate strict regulation and adapt to local preferences.The maker of Barbie dolls struck deals with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and online content developer BabyTree last month to sell interactive learning products based on its Fisher-Price toys.The deals mark a shift for Mattel, which has built its business selling Barbie and Ken dolls in brick-and-mortar stores, and highlight the pressures U.S. firms face as they try to expand in new markets with sales stagnating back home.Alibaba’s reach and China’s preoccupation with education could give Mattel the thrust it needs to win over the country’s so-called “tiger mothers”, who aggressively push their children to be the best in school.”
Best Buy’s Turnaround Fuels a –% Dividend Increase
Retail has always been a difficult business, but it has become even more challenging lately, due to the e-commerce boom. Consumers are clearly loving the convenience of at-home delivery, and Amazon.com can offer lower prices than can be found at many physical stores.
Alibaba Is a Great Long-Term Pick
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ‘s downturn started after reaching its all-time highs in late 2014. The e-commerce company, however, managed to regain its lost upward momentum in 2016 as the stock was up nearly 15%.
The Row-Level Security Secrets All DBA Experts Should Know
We love the SQL Server 2016, and for more than one reason. The 2016 version came with a number of added features and upgrades to its existing features that enhance the SQL Server security aspects like never seen before.
E-Commerce Outlets Now Opening Physical Storefronts
The 800-pound e-commerce gorilla, Amazon, accounted for 43% of US online sales in 2016, and now the gorilla has turned the tables to begin opening brick-and-mortar sites. Get alerted any time new stories match your search criteria.
J. Jill: Outperformer In A Challenged Market
A loyal customer base, strong e-commerce operations and data-driven organization have allowed Jill to outperform its peers in recent years. While the IPO price has been reduced in a substantial way, the valuation is still rather full, taking into account the substantial leverage position as well.
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Tax Time Guide: Protect Personal, Financial, Tax Information and Computers
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to be cautious and protect personal, financial and tax information, particularly at tax time. This is the sixth in a series of 10 IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide , designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues.
Bookstore News: March 9, 2017
ABA to provide low-cost e-commerce platform; a feminist bookstore opens in Montreal; a Providence store faces a forced move; and more. ABA Adding Low-cost E-commerce Alternative: IndieLite is a new platform under development by the American Booksellers Association for bookstores just getting started with online sales or want a simple, low-maintenance option compared with ABA’s signature IndieCommerce platform.
BRIEF-Diebold Nixdorf says plans to close manufacturing facility near Budapest
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Alibaba seeks $5 bln loan amid tech financing rush – Basis Point
An employee is seen behind a glass wall with the logo of Alibaba at the company’s headquarters on the outskirts of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, April 23, 2014. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is in talks with banks to raise $5 billion in new funding, sources told Thomson Reuters’ Basis Point, amid a flurry of fund-raising by China’s tech giants.
How scammers are spending you money, and how to stop them
Credit card fraud is an ongoing concern for consumers and merchants alike. Millions of shoppers are affected by thieves lurking in the shadows of e-commerce sites each and every year, waiting to gather pertinent card details to make fraudulent purchases.
Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival searching for leader
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Descartes Labs imagery search engine
We have looked at a number of image recognition based search engines before, such as Google faces tracker , which we saw in 2013, which was designed for finding faces in Google Earth imagery, or Terrapattern a more recent and more general search engine. We have also had a look at DigitalGlobe’s use of artificial intelligence to analyse imagery.
Fraport and Heinemann launch home delivery for pre-ordered duty free
Travellers flying from Frankfurt Airport can now order duty free/travel retail items online and have them delivered directly to an address within Germany. Frankfurt Airport Retail, the joint venture established by Fraport and Gebr.
Points International Ltd (PCOM) Cut to Sell at Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, “Points International Ltd. provides a range of e-commerce and technology services to loyalty program operators. It is the owner and operator of Points.com, the world’s leading reward program management Web site.
Fintech company Currencycloud raises A 20 million from Google’s VC arm
Currencycloud, a fintech company that helps businesses make cross border payments, has raised A 20 million from Google’s venture capital arm, GV. GV led the “Series D” round of funding – the fourth injection of money from institutional investors – but Currencycloud also attracted money from existing investors, including Sapphire Ventures, Notion Capital, Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten’s fintech fund, and Anthemis.
As Cord-Cutting Grows, How Will Voice Activation Technologies Affect The Future of TV Advertising?
The evolution in how we consume video content has been well documented, and we know it intrinsically from our own habits. This development has been driven by and is fueling the disruptors – subscription services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime.
How to buy discount gift cards and save a bundle Read Story MagnifyMoney
Gift card exchange sites are places where you can buy and sell gift cards. If you’re unfamiliar with the gift card exchange craze, here’s the rundown of how you can benefit: a- Selling – You can sell unused gift cards on these sites for cash or other gift cards.
These are the 5 internet stocks you should buy right now, according to Citi
Facebook ranked as No. 1 internet stock by bank, which ranks only Twitter as a sell among 16 companies focused on web Analysts at Citigroup released a ranking of internet stocks Wednesday that investors may want to consider if they’re looking to make money off companies underpinning the vast web.
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