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Brussels is looking for further details on covert Google-Meta ad targeting of teenagers.

Brussels is looking for further details on covert Google-Meta ad targeting of teenagers.

Dec. 10 (Reuters): The Financial Times said on Tuesday that Google has been questioned by European regulators on its now-canceled covert advertising deal with Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, which disregarded the search engine giant's guidelines regarding the treatment of minors online.disclosed in August how Google assisted Meta in a covert marketing campaign aimed at 13–17-year-old YouTube users, controlled by Alphabet (GOOGL.O), with the goal of promoting Meta's (META.O) According to FT, the relationship has subsequently been canceled. It was originally set to expand to the U.S. and then to other countries. According to the most recent FT story, which cited persons familiar with the situation, European Commission officials have been investigating the collaboration and have forwarded the data to regulators who are considering taking action. According to the article, the executives gave Alphabet's attorneys instructions in October to compile and examine information, presentations, internal conversations, and emails pertaining to the advertising initiatives.  

Published 10 Dec 2024 10:23 PM

With advanced bioprinted skin technology and a gen ai content lab to augment creativity, loréal accelerates beauty tech leadership.

With advanced bioprinted skin technology and a gen ai content lab to augment creativity, loréal accelerates beauty tech leadership.

May 24, 2024, Hong Kong /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oréal is reaffirming its dedication to individualized, inclusive, and responsible beauty by showcasing solutions that provide 'Beauty for Each, Powered by Beauty Tech' today at Viva Technology in Paris. An array of state-of-the-art skin and hair diagnostics, a GenAI-driven personal beauty assistant, an innovative hair dryer utilizing infrared light technology, a GenAI Beauty Content Lab named CREAITECH to enhance creativity, and the most lifelike, human-skin-like technology platform for scientific research and product testing are among them."Having been leaders in the field of Beauty Tech for many years, we firmly think that technology can push the bounds of beauty's potential to enhance the lives of people everywhere. Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO of Research, Innovation, and Technology at L'Oréal Groupe, stated, "We are shaping the beauty of the future to be more personalized, more inclusive, and more responsible with advanced diagnostics, augmented beauty services, GenAI assistants, and breakthrough electronic devices." "This week at VivaTech, alongside other breakthrough innovations, we are unveiling Skin Technology by L'Oréal: a new bioprinted skin that more closely mimics real human skin and opens up exciting possibilities for researchers across the cosmetic and health sectors."Thanks to the intersection of biology, mechanics, and electronics, L'Oréal's Skin Technology more accurately resembles the wide range of disorders found on actual human skin, including acne, eczema, and the capacity to heal and tan. L'Oréal is currently advancing technology to enable skin that can genuinely feel by collaborating with renowned institutes and start-ups around the world. Skin Technology upholds L'Oréal's commitment, made since 1989, to improve the standards of product testing and promote beauty without resorting to animal abuse.The Groupe is also launching CREAITECH, an advanced lab equipped with tools that will revolutionize content production within the company, as its in-house GenAI Beauty Content Lab.  GenAI testing is conducted in a secure environment at CREAITECH. With the help of CREAITECH, L'Oréal is able to develop content for its 37 beauty brands at a larger scale while also improving the skills of its marketers in the newest creative technology. To further push the frontiers of creativity, The Groupe is also launching a collaboration with Meta and top content creators."Human creativity enables technology to reach new heights, providing individuals with an effective means of expressing their identities and brands," stated Asmita Dubey, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer of L'Oréal Groupe. "The creative results that may be achieved when a human hand and a GenAI tool work together are demonstrated by our CREAITECH GenAI Beauty Content Lab. We can train GenAI to identify the distinctive visual codes of our brands with our new Brand Custom Models, enabling us to roll out creative beauty ads more quickly. Crucially, we can accomplish this without sacrificing our ethical AI tenets, which forbid us from enhancing or supporting the benefits of our products in our external communications by utilizing lifelike AI-generated photos of the face, body, hair, or skin.""In the interim, we introduce the New Codes of Beauty Creator Program with Meta to enable the upcoming generation of 3D, AR, and AI creators and discover new creative frontiers in beauty," Dubey said. Our brands L'Oréal Paris, Lancôme, and La Roche-Posay are collaborating with a group of thirty designers who are skilled at using cutting-edge technologies and techniques to pioneer and embrace these new creative frontiers. In the emerging creator economy, our objective is to unleash technical creativity."At VivaTech on May 22nd on Stage 1, Barbara Lavernos and Asmita Dubey will co-headline L'Oréal's keynote, "SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY WITH BEAUTY TECH". Experts at L'Oréal Beauty Tech will greet visitors and present the following developments in booth F37 at VivaTech from May 22–25:  

Published 06 Jun 2024 10:42 AM

After Barcelona loses against Girona, Real Madrid wins their record-tying 36th Spanish league title.

After Barcelona loses against Girona, Real Madrid wins their record-tying 36th Spanish league title.

With four games left, Real Madrid ended the suffering of its Spanish opponents and secured the league title on Saturday. This came just in time for Real Madrid to fully concentrate on its Champions League semifinal matchup against Bayern Munich.Madrid performed as predicted, defeating relegation-threatened Cadiz 3-0, despite using only bench players. Coach Xavi Hernández acknowledged that Barcelona's 4-2 loss to Girona was emblematic of his team's trophy-less season.With just 12 points still to play, Girona overtook Barcelona in second place, and Madrid was able to capture its record-extending 36th Spanish league title thanks to a sequence of results that left them with an overwhelming 13-point disadvantage.Madrid would have celebrated the title on Saturday if Barcelona had prevailed at Girona.Now Madrid gets the opportunity to add to its record 14 European Cup victories. After a 2-2 first-leg stalemate in Germany, Madrid hosts Bayern on Wednesday in their Champions League semifinal matchup. Borussia Dortmund or Paris Saint-Germain will be waiting for the victor of the June 1 final. The club announced that it will postpone the customary victory celebration in downtown Madrid until next Saturday in order to focus on its crucial matchup with Bayern. Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid declared, "We deserved this league title in every way," following his team's second league title and 12th trophy overall in his two years at the team."We want to celebrate with all of the supporters, but they know that we have a big battle coming up on Wednesday. We want to be well-prepared to please the supporters, and on Saturday, we will all celebrate the victory together. After Karim Benzema left in the summer and Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper, and defenders David Alaba and Eder Militao suffered major leg injuries, Madrid looked to be back on track to challenge reigning champion Barcelona at the beginning of the season. But after joining from Borussia Dortmund, Jude Bellingham developed into a prolific striker. Madrid was far ahead of the opposition thanks to his goals and midfield leadership as well as Vinícius Júnior's dribbling, pace, and goals.Madrid has won both of its league "clasico" matches against Barcelona, has only lost once in 34 rounds overall, and has delivered Girona two crushing defeats in their two encounters.Replicas Before the match against Bayern, Shine Ancelotti made significant changes to his starting eleven. The only player that started the first leg against Bayern and started against Cadiz was center-back Nacho Fernández. At the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, in the 51st minute, Brahim Díaz scored a goal from the edge of the box into the top corner, shattering Cadiz's defense. Moments after entering the game as a replacement, season MVP Bellingham scored his 18th league goal of the year to effectively seal the victory. In injury time, Joselu Mato added a third. Champions League play for Girona In addition to losing to Girona in the Catalan derby, which was their second major defeat of the season, Xavi's team also watched Madrid win the title as a result of their defeat. Barcelona dropped to third position, 14 points behind Madrid, as Girona overcame them. Girona opened a 13-point lead over Athletic Bilbao in fifth place, securing a top-four finish and Champions League spot. Girona is now poised to raise a problem for UEFA, whose regulations aim to safeguard the Champions League against the presence of two or more clubs owned by the same entity. Both Girona and Manchester City are members of the Abu Dhabi royal family-supported City Football Group. Girona has the ability to deny Barcelona of

Published 06 May 2024 01:36 PM

Google suspends Geminis picture tool in response to criticism

Google suspends Geminis picture tool in response to criticism

Recently, Google's Gemini faced criticism due to its incapacity to produce photos of Caucasian people."We introduced the ability to produce photographs of people three weeks ago as part of a new image production function for the Gemini conversational app, formerly known as Bard. Clearly, this functionality fell short of expectations. A few of the pictures that are produced are untrue or even offensive. We apologize that the tool didn't function properly and appreciate the input from users, Senior Vice President Prabhakar Raghavan stated in a blog post.Recently, there has been a lot of indignation and ridicule on social media due to photographs created by Geminis. Google was even accused by some users of being "woke" at the expense of accuracy or truth. Images showing Black and Asian Nazi troopers as well as a picture of four Swedish women—none of whom were white—were among those that drew criticism. Additionally, some users have reported that the program, no matter what they enter, would not produce any photographs of white people at all.The founder engineer of corporate search firm Glean, Debarghya Das, wrote on X, "It's embarrassingly hard to get Google Gemini to acknowledge that white people exist." The post included several photos produced by Gemini.Not only did Gemini commit a racial faux pas, but it also failed to consider cultural context. For example, a different X user said that when they looked for a picture of a "Bitcoiner eating a steak," they ended up with a picture of a Hindu woman consuming beef. "I assume Google is attempting to show cultural sensitivity with this? He went on, "Btw, Hindus can definitely be Bitcoiners, but they probably wouldn't be eating a steak because cows are revered."On Thursday, Google, a division of Alphabet (GOOGL), temporarily disabled a few image-generating functionalities of its Gemini suite of artificial intelligence (AI) services. The suspension follows user disclosure this week of several historically incorrect photos produced by the service.Four days priorGoogle has made the decision to temporarily halt the creation of person images using its Gemini image generator. The decision was made in reaction to complaints that the program inaccurately depicted people's races in historical settings, which sparked discussion about how technology shapes people's perceptions of diversity and history.Billionaire Elon Musk brought attention to the topic by calling the AI tool "woke" and "racist." The complexity of striking a balance between historical truth and inclusion proved to be too much for the technology to handle.

Published 28 Feb 2024 03:33 PM

Senior-level appointments are announced by Yes Bank.

Senior-level appointments are announced by Yes Bank.

Mumbai: Rajeev Uberoi was named senior group president, governance and controls, while Anurag Adlakha was named senior group president and head, financial management and strategy, by Yes Bank on Monday.Uberoi will oversee management governance, compliance, vigilance, legal (general counsel), company secretarial, and control responsibilities at Yes Bank. Uberoi was previously in charge of legal and audit at IDFC Bank.Adlaka, the former CFO of Jana Small Finance Bank, will be in charge of advancing Yes Bank's financial results.According to a press release from the bank, both senior officials would answer directly to managing director and CEO Ravneet Gill. The Yes Bank board of directors further explained that the lender's liquidity and operational performance were strong, and that its financial condition was "sound and stable." To approve the financial results for the quarter that ended on June 30, 2019, the board will convene on July 17.Additionally, the bank denied "unfounded speculation about the stability of the bank's Board & management, asset portfolio, and future growth prospects, among other things." Yes Bank shares were trading at 93.40 baht at 11:45 a.m. on the BSE.  

Published 10 Dec 2024 10:55 PM

FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo to Take Office in 2024–2026

FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo to Take Office in 2024–2026

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will be led by Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico for a two-year period beginning in July 2024 and ending in June 2026.The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will be led by Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico for a two-year period beginning in July 2024 and ending in June 2026. With Madrazo's new perspective focused at bolstering efforts to combat financial crimes and terrorism financing, this shift represents a significant moment for the global financial watchdog. A dedication to fundamental values The foundation of Madrazo's presidency is a strong belief in diversity, inclusivity, and openness. These guiding principles, which demonstrate a commitment to representing the various viewpoints and realities of the global community, will direct the FATF's efforts on governance, standards, and stakeholder engagement.Important Aims for 2024–2026 1. Encouraging Implementation Based on Risk Promoting the risk-based application of FATF Standards in accordance with the proportionality principle will be a main priority. By addressing the risks connected to restricted access to formal financial services, this strategy is essential for promoting financial inclusion.  

Published 08 Jul 2024 05:12 PM

IGT Solutions Announces CEO Succession Plan

IGT Solutions Announces CEO Succession Plan

"With effect from April 1, 2024, IGT Solutions, a global provider of AI-led BPM and Digital Services & Solutions, announced today that Katie Stein will take over as CEO. Effective February 14, 2024, she will become a CEO Designate of IGT Solutions. Katie joins IGT Solutions with strong subject expertise and a disruptive business leadership style. Katie most recently held the position of global. ""I would like to thank Vipul for his more than two decades of leadership on behalf of the entire company and the Board of Directors,"" stated John Del Santo, the IGT board chair. ""Katie, who has a fantastic track record of client service, leadership, and shown achievement, is also welcomed. IGT Solutions' extensive strengths in AI-led BPM and Digital Services & Solutions may reach new heights of expansion thanks to Katie's vision and experience."" ""I am honoured to join IGT Solutions at this exciting time for our employees, clients and partners,"" stated Katie. ""IGT Solutions' deep domain expertise, innovative culture, and technological prowess in assisting clients in addressing their particular industry challenges are admirable.IGT Solutions has cultivated a stellar clientele of high-profile companies in the travel and tech sectors, at a time when having a close relationship with clients is more crucial than ever. This is a fantastic starting point for our next round of development. ""I had a goal when I joined IGT Solutions: we were going to be our clients' and workers' go-to partner. With more than 25,000 workers worldwide, IGT Solutions is currently the top service provider for our travel and high-tech clients', stated departing CEO Vipul Doshi. "I welcome Katie to the CEO role and wish her the best in her efforts to lead the company to greater milestones in the future."" Concerning IGT Solutions Global companies entrust their transforming experiences to IGT Solutions, a next-generation customer experience (CX) provider. It accomplishes this by fusing digital and human intelligence with cutting-edge technologies. For managing end-to-end customer experience journeys across sectors, IGT Solutions is the go-to partner. IGT was founded in 1998 and currently operates 31 global delivery centres across 13 countries, serving client processes with over 25,000 CX professionals and over 90 worldwide marquee customers. Digital transformation, systems integration, platform solutions, industrial and enterprise solutions driven by AI/ML and Gen AI, intelligent automation and analytics, and a comprehensive range of BPM services and solutions are among the services provided by IGT Solutions. "

Published 16 Feb 2024 04:17 PM

The third season of The White Lotus will debut in February 2025

The third season of The White Lotus will debut in February 2025

In February 2025, the third season of HBO's critically praised series "The White Lotus" will premiere, and Lisa from BLACKPINK will make her acting debut. Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Jason Isaacs are among the outstanding cast members of the Emmy-winning anthology series, which was shot in Thailand.Continue ReadingThe release date for the eagerly awaited third season of HBO's popular series The White Lotus has finally been announced. In February 2025, Lisa, a member of BLACKPINK and a K-Pop sensation, will make her acting debut in the series. During a recent tech and media conference, JB Perrette, the worldwide streaming president for Warner Bros. Discovery, made this announcement. The upcoming season of the show, which was conceived and directed by Mike White, will take place in Thailand and will continue the practice of examining the lives of both staff and visitors at upscale White Lotus facilities.  

Published 04 Dec 2024 11:07 PM

In Adelaide, Bopanna and Ebden lose a fierce battle.

In Adelaide, Bopanna and Ebden lose a fierce battle.

After winning the ITF junior tennis competition, Jen Milic poses with the trophy. | Image Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tennis Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship. At the DLTA Complex on Saturday, top-seeded Lidia Podgorichani of Thailand defeated Maria Golovina in the girls' final of the ITF junior tennis competition, 6-2, 6-2. The 80th-ranked Lidia, who had won the singles championship in Chandigarh last week, outperformed Maria, who had gone unbeaten for more than two weeks, with a clinical display. Maria struggled to accept the loss because she had defeated a number of strong players this week. She actually started crying during the second set and didn't stop until the match was over. Maria wasIn the $739,945 ATP tennis tournament in Adelaide, Australia, second seeds Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lost to third seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the doubles final on Saturday, 7-5, 5-7, [11-9].Along with $34,600, the winning team also received 250 ATP points. The runner-up received 150 points and $18,000.Arjun Kadhe and Marcus Willis advanced to the €74,825 Challenger doubles final in Oeiras, Portugal.  

Published 25 Jan 2024 12:12 PM

Today's stock market: Broadcom rises 24% to reach $1 trillion in market capitalization, as the Dow and S&P 500 contain weekly losses

Today's stock market: Broadcom rises 24% to reach $1 trillion in market capitalization, as the Dow and S&P 500 contain weekly losses

Despite Broadcom's (AVGO) surge to all-time highs, which was propelled by the chipmaker's optimistic AI-powered sales forecast, stocks saw minimal movement at the end of Friday's session.While the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.1%, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) closed flat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a 0.1% decline.The blue-chip index recorded its sixth consecutive losing session, the longest since late February 2020, shortly before the pandemic, as the S&P 500 and Dow reported weekly losses. After management projected an AI sales gain of over 65%, a far faster pace than anticipated, Broadcom's market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion. The stock of Broadcom went up more than 20%.While Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD) declined, Marvell Technology (MRVL) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) also saw increases, making Broadcom's competitors somewhat divided. On Friday, however, the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) reached new heights as EV behemoth Tesla (TSLA) surged 4% to close at a new high. Delayed Quote (SNP) • USD S&P 500 (^GSPC)  

Published 14 Dec 2024 09:21 PM

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note increases as investors wait for further job statistics.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note increases as investors wait for further job statistics.

As investors expected additional labor data that was due this week, U.S. Treasury yields increased on Wednesday.The yield on the 10-year Treasury increased by almost three basis points to 4.2478% at 4:28 a.m. ET. In the meantime, the yield on the 2-year Treasury increased by over one basis point to 4.1814%.With the release of the ADP Employment Change report for November on Wednesday, investors are anticipating additional labor data this week. According to economists surveyed by Dow Jones, the report's measure of private sector employment growth in the United States is expected to increase by 163,000 positions over the previous month.This follows the release of the JOLTS job opportunities data on Tuesday, which revealed that 7.74 million job openings were posted in October, exceeding Dow Jones projections of 7.5 million and up from September. The most important economic news this week is the November jobs report, which will be released on Friday and is eagerly anticipated by investors. According to economists surveyed by Dow Jones, it is anticipated to reveal that the U.S. economy added 214,000 jobs last month, up from 12,000 positions in October. The unemployment rate increased from 4.1% to an expected 4.2% in the previous month.The employment report is significant since it will be the last analysis of the labor market before the Fed's meeting on December 17–18, when officials will make the decision to hold or lower interest rates. Investors will be eagerly watching Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech in New York on Wednesday, where he will participate in a moderated discussion, for hints regarding interest rate policy. In other news, French parliamentarians are set to pass a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Michael Barnier's shaky minority government on Wednesday.  

Published 04 Dec 2024 10:36 PM

The IT companies Accenture, TCS, and Infosys have higher brand values than Wipro.

The IT companies Accenture, TCS, and Infosys have higher brand values than Wipro.

Despite a slow growth environment and disruption from newer technologies, IT services firms Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Infosys managed to increase the value of their brands.   The Brand Finance 2024 report states that the three IT behemoths ranked highest on the charts of IT brands. Accenture's $40.5 billion brand value, up 1.6% from the previous year, keeps it as the most valuable IT services brand in the world.Brand Finance research indicates that Accenture is well-positioned to seize the mega-trend—generative large language models—which is garnering a lot of attention and has the potential to completely transform industries and businesses. The second-place finish went to homegrown IT heavyweight TCS, whose brand value increased by 11% to $19.2 billion. Among global IT majors, the incremental brand value increased to nearly $2 billion from $17.2 billion the previous year, making it the highest in absolute terms. This was "driven by consistent investments in AI-readiness and a commitment to sustainability," according to a statement from TCS. The only significant provider of IT services, Wipro, which is backed by billionaire businessman Azim Premji, saw its brand value decline by 7.6% annually to $6.2 billion. Over the past few years, Wipro has lagged behind as it struggles to turn the business around in a competitive market. Additionally, a number of departures have occurred, with about ten senior executives leaving in 2023.      

Published 23 Jan 2024 05:08 PM

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Falls Below $40,000, Small Gains Seen by Tether, USD Coin

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Falls Below $40,000, Small Gains Seen by Tether, USD Coin

On Tuesday, January 23, the price of bitcoin showed a 3.63 percent decline. As a result, Bitcoin is now worth only $39,820, or about Rs. 33 lakh. For the first time in the previous two months, the price of Bitcoin has fallen below $40,000, or approximately Rs. 33 lakh. The price of Bitcoin dropped by $1,175 (approximately Rs. 97, 635) in the last day. Most cryptocurrencies followed Bitcoin on the loss-making side of the price chart. On Tuesday, Ether saw a 4.04 percent decline. When this article was written, the price of ETH was $2,336 (about Rs. 1.94 lakh). In the past day, the price of ether dropped by $81 (about Rs. 6,730). For the first time in fifty days, Bitcoin fell below $40,000 (approximately Rs. 33 lakh) as the Bulls were unable to maintain the support line. Those new investors who made large investments during the spot ETF announcement are currently sitting at nearly a twenty-five percent loss. During the late hours of US Monday trading, altcoins also experienced a deep red decline as concerns about ETH falling below the $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1.66 lakh) mark resurfaced in the markets. The Ethereum Foundation's sale of 700 ETH for about $2,400 (about Rs. 1.99 lakh) each served as the catalyst for this. Such token foundation sell-offs typically indicate a local peak, which may have occurred prior to the Bitcoin halving.After a tremendous bull run, the cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a healthy retreat. As ETFs increase their AUM and encourage widespread adoption of the biggest digital asset in the world, we might witness a more stable Bitcoin. The CEO of BuyUcoin, Shivam Thakral, told Gadgets360, "Top Trader Henrik Zeberg shared a new Bitcoin price prediction of $120,000 (roughly Rs. 99.7 lakh). However, we will have to wait and see how the market moves in the coming weeks."  

Published 23 Jan 2024 05:00 PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the accusation of genocide against Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the accusation of genocide against Israel "outrageous

The accusation of genocide made against Israel, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is "outrageous" and "decent people everywhere should reject it." In response to South Africa's genocide claim against Israel being rejected by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Israeli Prime Minister declared, "The charge of genocide levelled against Israel is not only false, it's outrageous, and decent people everywhere should reject it."   Speaking on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Netanyahu declared, "Never Again." Israel will not give up its defense of itself against the murderous terrorist group Hamas."According to him, Israel's sacred commitment to upholding international law and continuing to defend "our country and defend our people" are both unwavering. Israel has the inherent right to self-defense, just like any other nation. It is obvious discrimination against the Jewish state to attempt to deny Israel this fundamental right, and it was rightly rejected." The International Court of Justice in the Hague on Friday ordered Israel to 'take all measures' to prevent genocide in Gaza. However, the court did not order that a ceasefire be implemented.The court voted 15 to 2 in favor of its decision. Israel was also mandated to submit a report to the court within a month. Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, stated: "On October 7, Hamas perpetrated the most horrific atrocities against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, and it vows to repeat these atrocities again and again and again." He declared that Israel is not fighting Palestinian civilians, but rather Hamas terrorists. "We will continue to facilitate humanitarian assistance, and to do our utmost to keep civilians out of harm's way, even as Hamas uses civilians as human shields."  

Published 27 Jan 2024 06:16 PM

With advanced bioprinted skin technology and a gen ai content lab to augment creativity, loréal accelerates beauty tech leadership.

With advanced bioprinted skin technology and a gen ai content lab to augment creativity, loréal accelerates beauty tech leadership.

May 24, 2024, Hong Kong /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oréal is reaffirming its dedication to individualized, inclusive, and responsible beauty by showcasing solutions that provide 'Beauty for Each, Powered by Beauty Tech' today at Viva Technology in Paris. An array of state-of-the-art skin and hair diagnostics, a GenAI-driven personal beauty assistant, an innovative hair dryer utilizing infrared light technology, a GenAI Beauty Content Lab named CREAITECH to enhance creativity, and the most lifelike, human-skin-like technology platform for scientific research and product testing are among them."Having been leaders in the field of Beauty Tech for many years, we firmly think that technology can push the bounds of beauty's potential to enhance the lives of people everywhere. Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO of Research, Innovation, and Technology at L'Oréal Groupe, stated, "We are shaping the beauty of the future to be more personalized, more inclusive, and more responsible with advanced diagnostics, augmented beauty services, GenAI assistants, and breakthrough electronic devices." "This week at VivaTech, alongside other breakthrough innovations, we are unveiling Skin Technology by L'Oréal: a new bioprinted skin that more closely mimics real human skin and opens up exciting possibilities for researchers across the cosmetic and health sectors."Thanks to the intersection of biology, mechanics, and electronics, L'Oréal's Skin Technology more accurately resembles the wide range of disorders found on actual human skin, including acne, eczema, and the capacity to heal and tan. L'Oréal is currently advancing technology to enable skin that can genuinely feel by collaborating with renowned institutes and start-ups around the world. Skin Technology upholds L'Oréal's commitment, made since 1989, to improve the standards of product testing and promote beauty without resorting to animal abuse.The Groupe is also launching CREAITECH, an advanced lab equipped with tools that will revolutionize content production within the company, as its in-house GenAI Beauty Content Lab.  GenAI testing is conducted in a secure environment at CREAITECH. With the help of CREAITECH, L'Oréal is able to develop content for its 37 beauty brands at a larger scale while also improving the skills of its marketers in the newest creative technology. To further push the frontiers of creativity, The Groupe is also launching a collaboration with Meta and top content creators."Human creativity enables technology to reach new heights, providing individuals with an effective means of expressing their identities and brands," stated Asmita Dubey, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer of L'Oréal Groupe. "The creative results that may be achieved when a human hand and a GenAI tool work together are demonstrated by our CREAITECH GenAI Beauty Content Lab. We can train GenAI to identify the distinctive visual codes of our brands with our new Brand Custom Models, enabling us to roll out creative beauty ads more quickly. Crucially, we can accomplish this without sacrificing our ethical AI tenets, which forbid us from enhancing or supporting the benefits of our products in our external communications by utilizing lifelike AI-generated photos of the face, body, hair, or skin.""In the interim, we introduce the New Codes of Beauty Creator Program with Meta to enable the upcoming generation of 3D, AR, and AI creators and discover new creative frontiers in beauty," Dubey said. Our brands L'Oréal Paris, Lancôme, and La Roche-Posay are collaborating with a group of thirty designers who are skilled at using cutting-edge technologies and techniques to pioneer and embrace these new creative frontiers. In the emerging creator economy, our objective is to unleash technical creativity."At VivaTech on May 22nd on Stage 1, Barbara Lavernos and Asmita Dubey will co-headline L'Oréal's keynote, "SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY WITH BEAUTY TECH". Experts at L'Oréal Beauty Tech will greet visitors and present the following developments in booth F37 at VivaTech from May 22–25:  

Published 06 Jun 2024 10:42 AM

A diagnostics business is getting ready to launch a blood testing product in Austin and San Antonio.

A diagnostics business is getting ready to launch a blood testing product in Austin and San Antonio.

Babson Diagnostics has successfully obtained important FDA clearance for its blood testing products following years of cooperation and trials. Listen to the most recent episode of Texas Business Minds to hear about the startup's history, its funding efforts, and the Texas towns it plans to debut in this year, including San Antonio.A diagnostic firm is getting ready to launch a blood testing product in Austin and San Antonio. Babson Diagnostics has successfully obtained important FDA clearance for its blood testing products following years of cooperation and trials. The creator of Babson Diagnostics is getting ready to introduce a cutting-edge blood test device. The founder, COO, and chairman of Austin-based Babson Diagnostics, a blood testing firm, is Eric Olson. He was recently a guest on the Texas Business Minds podcast.

Published 24 Jan 2024 05:31 PM

No, MS Dhoni! Three CSK Players Who Will Revolutionize the IPL in 2025

No, MS Dhoni! Three CSK Players Who Will Revolutionize the IPL in 2025

The Indian Premier League's (IPL) eagerly awaited 18th edition is just a few months away, and anticipation is building rapidly. Our favorite teams made some thrilling signings and made some surprising decisions as they prepared the roster for the IPL 2025 season, making the IPL 2025 mega-auctions an exciting ride. There were hopes that the Chennai-based team would get Rishabh Pant, but the five-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings appeared composed throughout the auction. Once more, MS Dhoni's strategy paid off, as CSK's paddle, which had been mute for the most part of the auctions, became clearly obvious during his particular favorite all-rounder category.That's safe to say. Dhoni and the entire CSK administration have assembled a winning team for the competition once more. In light of this, let's examine the three players who have the potential to significantly impact CSK's performance in the forthcoming IPL 2025 season.  

Published 07 Jan 2025 10:42 PM

4th T20I, Zimbabwe Women vs. Ireland Women, Harare

4th T20I, Zimbabwe Women vs. Ireland Women, Harare

At the Harare Sports Club in Harare today, Ireland women defeated Zimbabwe women by nine wickets in a shortened eight-over match, needing just one ball remaining to complete the run chase.Orla Prendergast leads Ireland to a T20I victory in Harare: Match report In an overcast fourth T20 International versus Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Ireland Women emerged victorious by nine wickets thanks to a six from Orla Prendergast's second-to-last ball of the match.In a match played under lights, Prendergast (27* off 15 balls) and Gaby Lewis (20* off 18 balls) put up an undefeated second-wicket stand of 36. Ireland now leads the five-match series 4-0.The match, which was shortened to eight overs-a-side, finally started after more than two and a half hours of delay. Ireland made two changes from the team that finished the series on Tuesday, replacing Freya Sargent and Alana Dalzell with Leah Paul and Ava Canning. After winning the toss, Irish captain Laura Delany decided to bowl first. With the last ball of her first over, Georgina Dempsey removed the threatening Mary-Ann Musonda with a full toss that the Zimbabwean captain smashed straight to Gaby Lewis at point.The most notable wicket fall occurred when Cara Murray darted to her right to follow through with a rapid throw to Amy Hunter, beating Chiedza Dhururu (12), who was caught short of the crease. The wickets dropped at regular intervals.After that, Delany bowled Nyasha Gwanzura with the last ball, bringing the hosts' eight overs total to 65-5.Hunter started the run chase well, hitting a short ball from spinner Precious Marange over the cover for four. But, after four overs, with Ireland up 34-1, she fell on 19.The chase was difficult due to Zimbabwe's bowling, and young spinner Ndhlovu was assigned to deliver the last over in an attempt to stop nine runs from being scored. Prendergast won it with a maximum over midwicket after Lewis got three off the first two balls. He then calmly stroked 10 runs off the next three balls.On Friday, February 2, the teams will play the series' last game. At the Harare Sports Club, the game will begin at 4.30 p.m. (Irish time) and will be played under lights as well.  

Published 03 Feb 2024 12:36 PM

Trump calls Trudeau 'governor' and Canada 'a magnificent state' in an attempt to make fun of him.

Trump calls Trudeau 'governor' and Canada 'a magnificent state' in an attempt to make fun of him.

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump made fun of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by referring to him as a "governor" and dubbing Canada a "great state," which is just another indication that the incoming president believes this nation should join the US.During his dinner with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago last month, Trump reportedly made a joke about Canada becoming the 51st state. Trump stated in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that the United States might as well become a state if it continues to accrue large trade deficits with Canada.During his dinner with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago last month, Trump reportedly made a joke about Canada becoming the 51st state. Trump stated in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that the United States might as well become a state if it continues to accrue large trade deficits with Canada."Eating supper with Great State of Canada Governor Justin Trudeau the other night was enjoyable. I'm excited to visit the governor again soon so we can continue our in-depth discussions on trade and tariffs, which will have absolutely amazing outcomes for everyone. Trump stated in a message on social media.Why Trump is making this annexation joke public is unknown, but it may be because Trudeau implied on Monday that Canada is ready to take action against the United States if Trump imposes a severe 25% tariff on all Canadian imports. "We will, of course, as we did eight years ago, respond to unfair tariffs in a number of ways and we're still looking at the right ways to respond," Trudeau stated, referring to Canada's first-term response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.  

Published 10 Dec 2024 10:58 PM

Bangladesh in Turmoil : Sheikh Hasina Resigns as Prime Minister

Bangladesh in Turmoil : Sheikh Hasina Resigns as Prime Minister

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns from the office and lands at Hindon Air force Station near Delhi, at 5:36 pm on August 5, 2024. The move came as a result of series of protests happening in the country, in which around 300 people have already lost their lives. After Sheikh Hasina left the country with her sister, protestors stormed inside the Prime Minister House. Amidst the turmoil Bangladesh Army Chief, Waker Uz Zaman has said that an interim government will be formed and the injustices will be addressed.  As a neighboring country, India is also going to face challenges because of the sudden turn of events. In the border areas which are already facing heavy unemployment and corruption, these events could pose even more challenges. West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee has urged the people to maintain peace. The turmoil has halted travel between India and Bangladesh. Air India has cancelled all the scheduled flights to and from Dhaka with immediate effect. It’s time for India to look towards this pressing issue in our neighboring country.

Published 05 Aug 2024 07:38 PM

Demonstrators fight with police as they try to break into the German Tesla facility.

Demonstrators fight with police as they try to break into the German Tesla facility.

Opponents of the U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla's (TSLA.O) plans to expand by opening a new plant in Grueneheide, close to Berlin, battled with police on Friday, with some of them attempting to storm the premises.The organizing group, Disrupt Tesla, says that the development will harm the environment, and about 800 individuals participated in the demonstration.A Reuters video showed scores of individuals trying to rush the company's grounds while donning blue caps and masks that covered their faces. Police were trying to stop them, even using force. One protestor was taken into custody at least."Why do the police let the left-wing protestors off so easily?" Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, stated on his social media site X that the protesters were unable to gain traction.Also, the footage showed medical professionals tending to a few injured individuals.Disrupt Tesla spokesman Ole Becker told Reuters, "We are here today to draw attention to the Tesla factory in Grunheide for the environmental destruction here. "According to Becker, the organization also wishes to draw attention to the environmental damage caused by lithium mining in nations like Bolivia and Argentina. An essential component of batteries for electric vehicles is lithium.Mario Heinemann, a spokesman for the Brandenburg police, stated, "We defend the right to assemble, but we also uphold public safety and order. This implies that we will step in as well when required.The police verified that there had been some allegations of injuries and that the demonstrators had attempted to infiltrate the plant's grounds but were thwarted, with several individuals being placed under arrest.According to the police spokeswoman, some of the protestors used paint and fireworks at a nearby car storage site to damage a few Tesla cars.  

Published 08 Jun 2024 11:28 AM

A Thai court dismisses a politician; the partys future is yet unknown.

A Thai court dismisses a politician; the partys future is yet unknown.

Despite avoiding disqualification from politics, a political leader in Thailand who guided his party to an unexpected electoral victory amid concerns of upending the nation's strong conservative establishment is still in doubt about his own and his party's political future.   On Wednesday, Pita Limjaroenrat, 43, was found not guilty of violating election laws by running for office while owning stock in a media company, the now-defunct broadcaster iTV, according to a case dismissed by Thailand's Constitutional Court.Parliamentarians are not permitted to own stock in media companies under Thai law. Pita was granted a majority decision by eight of the nine judges on the panel, stating that he had not broken the constitution because iTV had not been in operation since 2007, prior to his application for the party-list candidacy. This decision is one of two much awaited rulings against Pita and the progressive Move Forward Party that may lead to the dissolution of Thailand's most successful party in the most recent election, as well as the imposition of bans and criminal charges against its leaders.   Pita told reporters outside the courtroom following Wednesday's verdict that he will keep working for the people and that he hopes to return to his parliamentary duties "as soon as possible." I'll be there whenever I'm permitted entry," he declared.   Cheering "PM Pita," a reference to his candidacy for prime minister, supporters outside the court declared that justice had been served. While some carried signs that said, "We will always support the party," others made fun of the Election Commission for bringing the matter before the judge. Bangkok resident Supravee Sansuk, 63, said she is once again confident in the Thai legal system as a result of the outcome.   "I was concerned that the decision would go the other way. I was therefore ecstatic to hear the good news. Pita was innocent from the start, and the court shouldn't have been notified of this case,

Published 09 Feb 2024 02:47 AM

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Trump calls Trudeau 'governor' and Canada 'a magnificent state' in an attempt to make fun of him.

Trump calls Trudeau 'governor' and Canada 'a magnificent state' in an attempt to make fun of him.

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump made fun of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by referring to him as a "governor" and dubbing Canada a "great state," which is just another indication that the incoming president believes this nation should join the US.During his dinner with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago last month, Trump reportedly made a joke about Canada becoming the 51st state. Trump stated in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that the United States might as well become a state if it continues to accrue large trade deficits with Canada.During his dinner with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago last month, Trump reportedly made a joke about Canada becoming the 51st state. Trump stated in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that the United States might as well become a state if it continues to accrue large trade deficits with Canada."Eating supper with Great State of Canada Governor Justin Trudeau the other night was enjoyable. I'm excited to visit the governor again soon so we can continue our in-depth discussions on trade and tariffs, which will have absolutely amazing outcomes for everyone. Trump stated in a message on social media.Why Trump is making this annexation joke public is unknown, but it may be because Trudeau implied on Monday that Canada is ready to take action against the United States if Trump imposes a severe 25% tariff on all Canadian imports. "We will, of course, as we did eight years ago, respond to unfair tariffs in a number of ways and we're still looking at the right ways to respond," Trudeau stated, referring to Canada's first-term response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.  

Published 10 Dec 2024 10:58 PM

Senior-level appointments are announced by Yes Bank.

Senior-level appointments are announced by Yes Bank.

Mumbai: Rajeev Uberoi was named senior group president, governance and controls, while Anurag Adlakha was named senior group president and head, financial management and strategy, by Yes Bank on Monday.Uberoi will oversee management governance, compliance, vigilance, legal (general counsel), company secretarial, and control responsibilities at Yes Bank. Uberoi was previously in charge of legal and audit at IDFC Bank.Adlaka, the former CFO of Jana Small Finance Bank, will be in charge of advancing Yes Bank's financial results.According to a press release from the bank, both senior officials would answer directly to managing director and CEO Ravneet Gill. The Yes Bank board of directors further explained that the lender's liquidity and operational performance were strong, and that its financial condition was "sound and stable." To approve the financial results for the quarter that ended on June 30, 2019, the board will convene on July 17.Additionally, the bank denied "unfounded speculation about the stability of the bank's Board & management, asset portfolio, and future growth prospects, among other things." Yes Bank shares were trading at 93.40 baht at 11:45 a.m. on the BSE.  

Published 10 Dec 2024 10:55 PM

Baichuan, a Chinese AI startup, loses a co-founder

Baichuan, a Chinese AI startup, loses a co-founder

For personal reasons, Hong Tao, a co-founder of Baichuan, a Chinese AI firm, has departed the company. The Beijing-based company thanked him for his efforts, particularly in assembling the monetization team, and announced his resignation on Tuesday.One of China's top AI startups is Baichuan. His departure is a result of continuous leadership changes at Chinese AI firms, which are dealing with heightened competition in the industry. For personal reasons, Hong Tao, a co-founder of Baichuan, a Chinese AI firm, has departed the company. The Beijing-based company thanked him for his efforts, particularly in assembling the monetization team, and announced his resignation on Tuesday. One of China's top AI startups is Baichuan.  

Published 10 Dec 2024 10:28 PM

Brussels is looking for further details on covert Google-Meta ad targeting of teenagers.

Brussels is looking for further details on covert Google-Meta ad targeting of teenagers.

Dec. 10 (Reuters): The Financial Times said on Tuesday that Google has been questioned by European regulators on its now-canceled covert advertising deal with Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, which disregarded the search engine giant's guidelines regarding the treatment of minors online.disclosed in August how Google assisted Meta in a covert marketing campaign aimed at 13–17-year-old YouTube users, controlled by Alphabet (GOOGL.O), with the goal of promoting Meta's (META.O) According to FT, the relationship has subsequently been canceled. It was originally set to expand to the U.S. and then to other countries. According to the most recent FT story, which cited persons familiar with the situation, European Commission officials have been investigating the collaboration and have forwarded the data to regulators who are considering taking action. According to the article, the executives gave Alphabet's attorneys instructions in October to compile and examine information, presentations, internal conversations, and emails pertaining to the advertising initiatives.  

Published 10 Dec 2024 10:23 PM

The China Cotton Association regrets the statement made by the Uniqlo CEO.

The China Cotton Association regrets the statement made by the Uniqlo CEO.

The China Cotton Association has urged relevant enterprises to restart using cotton from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and has expressed remorse over recent remarks made by the CEO of the company that makes Uniqlo."We are looking forward to relevant companies actively responding to the concerns of Chinese consumers and industry organizations, resuming the use of cotton from Xinjiang, and taking practical actions to maintain the health and stability of the global cotton textile industry," the organization stated in a statement.The remarks come after a recent BBC story that quoted Tadashi Yanai, CEO of Uniqlo's parent business, Fast Retailing Co Ltd, as saying that the fast fashion brand doesn't utilize Xinjiang cotton in its goods.In the past, Uniqlo has stated that it does not reveal the source of its raw materials and has affirmed that its manufacturing processes have not changed recently. A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded by expressing the expectation that pertinent businesses would make autonomous business decisions that are in line with their own interests while fending off political pressure and excessive meddling.One of Uniqlo's most important markets is still China. With 1,032 locations nationwide, including 926 on the Chinese mainland, China is Uniqlo's largest market in terms of both store count and revenue, coming in second only to Japan. However, the company's earnings growth has slowed. Uniqlo China reported a 9.2 percent increase in revenue to 677 billion yen ($4.5 billion) in the fiscal year 2024 (September 2023 to August 2024), while operating profit increased by 0.5 percent to 104.8 billion yen. In 2025, the company expects operating profit margins in China to slightly improve along with more revenue and profit growth. It intends to open 60 new stores nationwide in fiscal 2025, as opposed to 54 new openings and 53 closures in fiscal 2024.    

Published 06 Dec 2024 08:38 PM

Review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro: Hi, tiny phone

Review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro: Hi, tiny phone

I have a well-established affinity with little phones, and I am the biggest lover of the iPhone 13 mini. But as the gadget has begun to age, I think it's time to upgrade, so I recently done so with the iPhone 16 Pro (I also use the Pixel 9 Pro Fold a lot, and it's really beautiful). I still have a strong need for a little phone, though, and I don't believe Apple intends to bring back the iPhone Mini series anytime soon. For the time being, the Google Pixel 9 Pro has become my new friend (it was my backup smartphone for a few days). It was long overdue for a flagship-level tiny phone, and the Pixel 9 Pro is an intriguing and  

Published 06 Dec 2024 08:20 PM

The third season of The White Lotus will debut in February 2025

The third season of The White Lotus will debut in February 2025

In February 2025, the third season of HBO's critically praised series "The White Lotus" will premiere, and Lisa from BLACKPINK will make her acting debut. Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Jason Isaacs are among the outstanding cast members of the Emmy-winning anthology series, which was shot in Thailand.Continue ReadingThe release date for the eagerly awaited third season of HBO's popular series The White Lotus has finally been announced. In February 2025, Lisa, a member of BLACKPINK and a K-Pop sensation, will make her acting debut in the series. During a recent tech and media conference, JB Perrette, the worldwide streaming president for Warner Bros. Discovery, made this announcement. The upcoming season of the show, which was conceived and directed by Mike White, will take place in Thailand and will continue the practice of examining the lives of both staff and visitors at upscale White Lotus facilities.  

Published 04 Dec 2024 11:07 PM

In an attempt to address the childcare crisis, an East Palo Alto mother opens a daycare.

In an attempt to address the childcare crisis, an East Palo Alto mother opens a daycare.

One Bay Area mother hopes to close the gap by opening a daycare from her house as California continues to struggle with a shortage of childcare resources.We offer curricula for preschoolers, toddlers, and newborns. Maribel Aguilar, the owner of Apolo Daycare and Preschool, told CBS News Bay Area, "We even like for them to explore and to be exposed and this is really important for them, especially with the little ones for more sensorial activities."The daycare is a Spanish language immersion program situated in East Palo Alto. "I can build that community, so it's incredibly essential to me. And that's what matters most in my life; I just want to serve and encourage others. And I believe that this job gave me the chance to do that," Aguilar stated.She wanted to find out what she could do in her life to support other parents after moving to East Palo Alto from Mexico around two years ago.Now, Aguilar's interest is her daycare service, which looks after kids from one to five years old. "They think highly of themselves. "They can acquire problem-solving skills," Aguilar stated. For many of the kids, Spanish is their first language. She talked about how raising her kids as a single parent had presented numerous challenges. When she was working, she wished there had been more resources available to care for her kids. Currently, she aspires to assist working parents in the Bay Area."Finding the perfect person to look after my girls and a space for them to run between jobs was incredibly difficult for me. At the time, it was really stressful. I can now assist other mothers, particularly when they are by themselves, thanks to this program," Aguilar added. She went on to say that the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center's assistance made her dream come true. She completed ten courses and received funding from the center to launch her daycare. "No one is truly born with the ability to handle operations, marketing, or accounting. Therefore, we support them by assisting them in turning their concepts into a successful company. Sharon, CEO of the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center  

Published 04 Dec 2024 10:40 PM

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note increases as investors wait for further job statistics.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note increases as investors wait for further job statistics.

As investors expected additional labor data that was due this week, U.S. Treasury yields increased on Wednesday.The yield on the 10-year Treasury increased by almost three basis points to 4.2478% at 4:28 a.m. ET. In the meantime, the yield on the 2-year Treasury increased by over one basis point to 4.1814%.With the release of the ADP Employment Change report for November on Wednesday, investors are anticipating additional labor data this week. According to economists surveyed by Dow Jones, the report's measure of private sector employment growth in the United States is expected to increase by 163,000 positions over the previous month.This follows the release of the JOLTS job opportunities data on Tuesday, which revealed that 7.74 million job openings were posted in October, exceeding Dow Jones projections of 7.5 million and up from September. The most important economic news this week is the November jobs report, which will be released on Friday and is eagerly anticipated by investors. According to economists surveyed by Dow Jones, it is anticipated to reveal that the U.S. economy added 214,000 jobs last month, up from 12,000 positions in October. The unemployment rate increased from 4.1% to an expected 4.2% in the previous month.The employment report is significant since it will be the last analysis of the labor market before the Fed's meeting on December 17–18, when officials will make the decision to hold or lower interest rates. Investors will be eagerly watching Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech in New York on Wednesday, where he will participate in a moderated discussion, for hints regarding interest rate policy. In other news, French parliamentarians are set to pass a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Michael Barnier's shaky minority government on Wednesday.  

Published 04 Dec 2024 10:36 PM

"Short of a gallop": Border Gavaskar Trophy Australian captain Pat Cummins has to add more pace, according to Michael Vaughan.

The 31-year-old Australian captain Pat Cummins has been tasked with refocusing the Australian attack for the second Pink Ball Test match in Adelaide beginning on December 6 after taking just three wickets for 153 runs in his 40 overs during Australia's 295-run defeat to India in the first Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Michael Vaughan, a former cricket player for England, feels that the Australian pace spearhead needs to add more pace because they didn't look like they have a gallop in the first Test.He is a superb bowler, skipper, and performer of the highest caliber. I will admit, though, that he didn't exactly look like a gallop in the First Test. He hadn't been participating in cricket matches. Since March, he had not participated in any longer format cricket matches. Because of what he did last week, I believe he will be more active this week in Adelaide. I believe he will do well in the First Test. I think he will benefit from playing the lengthier format again and getting some overs back into his body and head. The Follow On was told by Vaughan.Cummins' average speed has decreased over the last year from 140.6 km/h in 2018 to 136 km/h, according to Codesports and Cricviz data. In 63 Test matches, the 31-year-old has taken 272 wickets overall. Cummins had a forgettable series in the West Indies earlier this year, taking five wickets at an average of 36.20 in two test matches. His bowling average is currently 22.85, up from 22.15 two years ago, according to Codesports. Vaughan believed that for Cummins, speed was crucial. Pat Cummins has a lot of space. I believe that if he is down to 135 (or so), it gives the batters a little more time to get used to the  

Published 04 Dec 2024 04:04 PM

Cricket Australia is prepared to combat racism and stop an incident similar to that of Mohammed Siraj during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Cricket Australia is prepared to combat racism and stop an incident similar to that of Mohammed Siraj during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The man behind Cricket Australia's Multicultural Action Plan, Michael Napper, outlines the steps they have taken to educate immigrants about Australian culture and recruit students from the subcontinent to attend all kinds of cricket matches.A local cricket fan was carrying a banner that said, "Benson & Hedges Final: Bus Drivers versus Tram Conductors," during the Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket final match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. During 2020–21, a group of Australian spectators threw a string of racist epithets at India pacer Mohammed Siraj, including "Brown Dog" and "Big Monkey." Cricket Australia created the Multicultural Action Plan with the express purpose of combating racism.First and foremost, I believe we must recognize that racism is still there in society and hasn't disappeared. It remains. And regrettably, it will be there for a while," Michael Napper, the creator of Cricket Australia's program to interact with multicultural audiences, told The Indian Express from Melbourne."We understand that something shouldn't exist in sports. And it should simply be a location where everyone is welcome to join in the celebration. Therefore, I fervently hope that we have gotten past all of those notorious occurrences," he says. Napper outlines the plan they have created to guarantee that racism has no place in Australian cricket at any level. There would be measures to guarantee that a fair procedure is followed, whether at the highest level or at the grassroots level.  

Published 04 Dec 2024 04:00 PM

New Zealand versus India How a tiny nation in the southern Pacific consistently outperforms its peers in sports

New Zealand versus India How a tiny nation in the southern Pacific consistently outperforms its peers in sports

Despite having a small pool of talent, the nation manages to maximize its resources through careful funding, strategic planning, and first-rate coaching.According to a comedian in a tourist film with former prime minister Jacinda Ardern, it's like a worm in the Tasman Sea or a half-eaten mutton chop in the Pacific. The nation where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed, and the creators of the egg beater. New Zealand may surprise and confound.There are five million people living in this nation, which has an area of one lakh square miles. Its area is about the same as Uttar Pradesh's, and its population is one-fourth that of Mumbai.However, for many years, their stature and power have not stopped them from succeeding in sports. Its cricket team sent India, a nation of 148 million people, as head coach Gautam Gambhir often claims, to its first series defeat at home on Sunday. It had already defeated them to win the mace for the World Test Championship.  New Zealand is the side with the most semi-final appearances in 50-over World Cups. All of them have one lakh registered cricket players in their talent pool. There are four times as many in England, Australia, and India.This is a quintessential example of athletic uniqueness. Or "New Zealand doing New Zealand things," as Daryll Mitchell phrased it. The county's level of achievement in many sports is drastically out of proportion to its population. With 80% of their games won this century, the All Blacks are without a doubt the dominant force in rugby union.SportsCricket NewsIndia vs. New Zealand: How a tiny southern Pacific nation consistently outperforms its peers in sports India vs. New Zealand: How a tiny southern Pacific nation consistently outperforms its peers in sports Despite having a small pool of talent, the nation manages to maximize its resources through careful funding, strategic planning, and first-rate coaching.  

Published 04 Nov 2024 10:58 PM

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