A Virtual Reality Tour of Surveillance Tech at the Border: A Conversation with Dave Maass of the Electronic Frontier Foundation

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This interview is crossposted from The Markup, a nonprofit news organization that investigates technology and its impact on society. By: Monique O. Madan, Investigative Reporter at The Markup After reading my daily news stories amid his declining health, my grandfather made it a habit of traveling the world—all from his desk and wheelchair. When I went on trips, he always had strong opinions and recommendations for me, as if he’d already been there. “I’ve traveled to hundreds of countries,” he would tell me. “It’s called Google Earth. Today, I’m going to Armenia.” My Abuelo’s passion for teleporting via Google Street…

Dozens of Textile Industries Enliven Indonesia Apparel Production Expo 2024 in Solo – Radio Solopos FM

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Radio Solopos – The largest clothing industry machinery exhibition, Indonesia Apparel Production Expo (IAPE) 2024, will be held again in Solo City, Thursday (29/2/2024) to Saturday (2/3/2024). A total of 32 textile industry companies from Solo Raya and other big cities participated in the event which took place at the Diamond Hall Solo Convention Center. This year is the 10th roadshow for the Indonesia Apparel Production Expo exhibition, since it was first held in Solo in 2014. In Solo itself, this time IAPE is the 9th exhibition, in 2021 and 2022 this exhibition cannot be held due to the pandemic.…

Reliance ‘perfect partner’ for Primark to tap India’s apparel market

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GlobalData’s retail analyst Neil Saunders believes Primark would be quite like “a slice” of India’s massive apparel market which is growing rapidly and added that the retailer has been evaluating how it can enter the country. Credit: Photo by Xavi Lopez/SOPA Images/LightRocket. via Getty Images. Primark has been assessing the Indian market for several years and is considering a potential collaboration with Reliance, either through a joint venture or licensing agreement, according to the Indian news agency, The Economic Times. While China is Primark’s primary sourcing country, India is a close second, with both small and large scale factories based…

BREAKING NEWS Chocolate Promo at FreshMart, Love Letter with Shopping Voucher Prize up to IDR 1.5 Million

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TRIBUNMANADO.CO.ID – There is always something special from FreshMart Superstore. This time, in the context of Valentine’s Day, FreshMart is holding a Love Letter promo for purchasing chocolate. Yes, Valentine’s is synonymous with chocolate. What’s with love letters and chocolates? It turns out, by buying Cadbury chocolate products, consumers can write their love letters to FreshMart. “Consumers who shop for Cadbury for a minimum of IDR 50 thousand can send a love letter and take part in the competition,” said Lenny Suparti, Marketing Manager of FreshMart Superstore, Tuesday (14/02/2023). The five most favorite love letters will receive a special gift…

This is the 2024 Fashion Trend from South Korea, NewJeans Becomes a Fashion Icon

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Jakarta – South Korean culture has quite a big influence on the development of fashion trends in Indonesia. The Indonesian people’s interest in K-pop nuanced products and styles cannot be separated from the K-wave phenomenon which began in the 1900s until now. The style of K-pop idols and K-drama actors/actresses has become an inspiration for fashion among young people. Korean Trend, or abbreviated as K-trend, is predicted to continue to increase in 2024. “Korean culture is one of the cultures with the most dynamic development. The influence it brings is also quite impactful on the global stage, including Indonesian society,”…

Sam Smith Models in Paris Fashion Week Show: Photos

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Sam Smith got to show off a different side of their performing skills on Saturday (March 2), when they stomped down the runway for Paris Fashion Week. Serving as one of the models for the Vivienne Westwood Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025, Smith modeled two distinct, punk-inspired looks in the iconic fashion brand’s latest collection. In one look, Smith was draped from tip to toe in all black, featuring a black patterned top under a long black, partially shredded coat. Finishing off the look was a pair of fingerless black gloves, a slick black bag and a black hat featuring a small…

SIA Statement on WTO’s Renewal of Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions

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Monday, Mar 04, 2024, 1:00pm by Semiconductor Industry Association WASHINGTON—March 4, 2024— The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer in response to the decision by the World Trade Organization (WTO) to renew the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions during the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi. “In terms of high drama, once again, the WTO Ministerial Conference didn’t disappoint. Thankfully, trade negotiators were able to overcome obstacles to deliver an extension of the Moratorium, which has been a cornerstone of the digital economy – enabling semiconductor supply…

Higher investments in non-cotton apparel to fetch US$46 billion by 2032, says study

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Image Courtesy: https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/ Bangladesh has the potential to increase its exports in non-cotton garments to up to US$ 46 billion annually by 2032, if entrepreneurs invest US$ 18 billion to expand their manufacturing capacity as the consumption of apparel made from artificial fabrics is rising rapidly, according to to a recent study. The manufacturing of fiber, filament, and yarn requires an investment of US $ 4.6 billion, the creation of fabrics requires US $ 9.2 billion, and the production of garments requires US $ 4.2 billion. The study Beyond Cotton: A strategic blueprint for fiber diversification in Bangladesh’s apparel industry…