Whatever the weather this Summer, the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, Costa Coffee, has you covered as it announces its bumper new Summer menu. Featuring new fruity innovative drinks and deliciously crafted iced coffees, to yummy pizzetta and pasta salads, not forgetting sweet treats, perfect for that afternoon catch up with friends and family. Available from Costa Coffee stores nationwide from Thursday 4th May 2023, the only question is what will be your Summer pick? Bring on the Bubbles Burst into Summer with Costa Coffee’s bubble drink range, introducing the new refreshing Blueberry Bubble Frappé. This drink features a tasty jammy blueberry flavoured sauce and…
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Apple and Google lead initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking Location-tracking devices help users find personal items like their keys, purse, luggage, and more through crowdsourced finding networks. However, they can also be misused for unwanted tracking of individuals. Apple and Google have jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking. The first-of-its-kind specification will allow Bluetooth location-tracking devices to be compatible with unauthorised tracking detection and alerts across iOS and Android platforms. Samsung, Tile, Chipolo, eufy Security, and Pebblebee have expressed support for the draft specification,…
Belinda Bencic joins an elite Tennis roster to bolster the ASICS athlete line-up ahead of the clay season. ASICS is proud to announce the signing of Olympic Gold Medalist and current WTA number 11 ranked tennis star Belinda Bencic to the ASICS team. With two titles already in 2023 season, at Adelaide International 2 and Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, the addition of Bencic will bolster the global ASICS athlete roster ahead of the clay season in Europe. Bencic is known for her unique style of play, which relies on speed and tactical precision. Her pace and all-court playing style make…
Google searches reveal that public interest in biodiversity has increased over the last decade, according to a new global analysis. Nevertheless, interest in actions to save nature declined over the same period. Higher economic inequality and reduced purchasing power were associated with lower interest in biodiversity and conservation. This global disconnect between interest and action will make it hard to achieve key Convention for Biological Diversity targets, researchers warn. In a new study led by the Department of Biology, University of Oxford, in collaboration with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, researchers found that from 2013 to 2020 global biodiversity-related Google…
Škoda Auto has manufactured 500,000 batteries at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The strategically important components are mounted in MEB vehicles and models with plug-in hybrid drivetrain by the Group brands Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi and SEAT. This milestone proves: Škoda is forging ahead with the consistent implementation of its e-campaign. The car manufacturer is heavily investing in the necessary transformation of its facilities as well as development, digitalisation and further education of its workforce. The company has already upskilled more than 23,000 employees to prepare them for the demands of e-mobility. “Battery systems are the key component for our…
VMware, Inc., has announced new security capabilities that deliver strong lateral security across multi-cloud environments so customers can better see and stop more threats. VMware Contexa, a threat intelligence cloud powering VMware’s suite of security solutions, finds that cybercriminals make only 2-3 lateral moves to reach their target. 1 Preventing lateral movement requires an end-to-end view across users, devices, networks, apps, and data. At RSA Conference 2023, VMware unveiled enhanced features for its suite of security capabilities to address the increasing sophistication and scale of cyberattacks. These enhancements include: DPU-based acceleration using SmartNICs for accelerated VMware NSX performance. VMware Carbon…
Netflix, in collaboration with Film Companion, is renewing its TakeTen workshop and competition following a successful program last year. The program aims to discover and support underrepresented filmmakers from all over the country and will see filmmakers take part in a comprehensive program led by some of India’s brightest industry leaders. TakeTen will give five aspiring creators the opportunity to win a chance to attend workshops on writing, directing, and producing series hosted by the best in India’s creative industry. Each of the winners will also receive a grant from the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity to make their own,…
Bosch BASF Smart Farming, the joint venture between Bosch and BASF Digital Farming to globally market and sell smart farming technology, announced today its new brand name: ONE SMART SPRAY. The distinctive new brand name also applies to its product, previously known as the Smart Spraying Solution. With the name change a new logo, visual identity, and messaging will be introduced in all markets globally. The creation of the singular ONE SMART SPRAY brand considers farmer feedback gathered in North America, South America, and Europe across the last 12 months, as product field trials progressed towards full commercial launches. “ONE…
Thought leaders who study small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have issued a blunt warning about the dangers of remaining analog laggards in an increasingly digital world. A leading economist, a UN agency executive, and a specialist in entrepreneurship with the OECD all agree that smaller firms must digitalize now or risk extinction within a short time. Their remarks appear in the latest edition of Huawei’s Transform magazine. “Technology is developing so fast,” warned Zou Ciyong, Deputy Director-General of the UN Industrial Development Organization. “If you can’t catch up with the trends, the gap will widen further.” Zou adds governments must help SMEs,…
Melbourne Cricket Ground(MCG) extends Siemens energy performance contract after A$5m savings Australia’s home of sport, the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has, over a seven-year period, achieved higher than expected energy, cost and emissions savings under an energy performance contract (EPC) between Siemens and the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC). Pictured: Stuart Fox – CEO, Melbourne Cricket Club and Peter Halliday – CEO, Siemens Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to announce the extension of EPC between MCG and Siemens. “In the seven-year period of the energy performance contract with Siemens, we’ve saved over A$5 million in energy…