On May 2, local time, Apple released its latest quarterly financial report, which showed that it had achieved revenue of US$90.753 billion in the first three months of this year, a decrease of 4% year on year;As its third largest market, revenue in Greater China was US$16.372 billion, down 8% year on year.
According to CCTV’s Kuaikan Weibo, Cook said that Chinese consumers are still very enthusiastic about Apple products. In the Chinese market, Apple is facing increasingly fierce competition. According to US media reports, Apple CEO Cook said after the release of the financial report that Apple still has more work to do in the Chinese market.He told investors he remains “very optimistic” about the Chinese market.
iPhone sales in China fell 19%, the worst performance since 2020
According to Counterpoint’s weekly mobile phone sales report data released on April 23, China’s smartphone sales increased 1.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, achieving positive year-on-year growth for the second consecutive quarter.
Huawei stood out among all mobile phone brands in the first quarter, with year-on-year growth of 69.7%.Huawei’s growth is largely due to increased sales of its Mate 60 5G series,
Price Of The Steel Collectible That You Can…
We tell you what the price of the new set of terms Star Wars what you can buy at Home Depot.
This Star Wars movie-inspired stainless steel collectible includes two tumblers with 473ml capacity each.
According to Home Depot, the Star Wars thermos set is available for purchase online and in physical stores.
What price is the Star Wars thermos set at Home Depot?
If you are or know a fan of Star Warswe tell you the precio of the new steel collectible that you can buy at Home Depot.
It is Star Wars term set from Home Depot includes two pieces of:
- Glass with plastic interior, matte finish and capacity of 473 ml (14.5 x 10 cm)
- Lid with plastic interior and a silicone ring
- Reusable plastic straw
Star Wars term set (screenshot)
One of the glasses is engraved with part of the uniform Darth Vader and the other with that of a Stormtroopersfor price of 497 pesos Mexicans.
If you want to buy it, the Star Wars thermos set is available in the online store and in physical stores.
Pedaling Through The Concrete Jungle: Inside The Epic…
New York City’s Largest Charitable Bike Ride
New York City’s Five Boro Bike Tour stands as the largest charitable bike ride in the United States, covering a distance of 40 miles across the five boroughs to culminate on Staten Island. The event commences in Manhattan and attracts a diverse array of participants.
Commencement and Route
The first wave of cyclists embarks on the journey at 7:30 a.m. from the intersection of Franklin and Church Street in Tribeca, with subsequent waves following until 10:25 a.m. The route traverses through the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and concludes at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, offering riders the option to catch a ferry back to Manhattan.
Participant Testimonials
Enthusiastic participants like Anthony Maynard from Columbia, South Carolina, express their enjoyment of the 40-mile tour. Nichole Muller from Texas highlights the non-competitive nature of the event, emphasizing the experience over speed.
Moreover, the event serves as a platform for riders to gather for the annual blessing of the bikes, seeking safety and protection during the ride. Participants like Meredith Mitsifer from Arizona anticipate a unique experience exploring New York City from a different perspective.
Cycling for a Cause
The Five Boro Bike Tour attracts over 32,000 cyclists of varying ages and abilities,
In Ukraine, The Worlds First Digital Press Representative…
As reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, “for the first time in history” a digital personality has been introduced, which will officially comment to the media.
It is stated that the representative created with the help of artificial intelligence will provide news about consular affairs. The topic is currently controversial in Ukraine, as last week Ukraine suspended consular services for men of conscription age living abroad. For this reason, they must return to their country where they can be drafted into the army.
The representative, dressed in a dark suit, introduced herself as Victoria Shi, a “digital personality”, in a presentation posted on social media. While speaking, this figure gestures with its hands and moves its head, according to the Guardian.
👋 Meet Victoria Shi — a digital representative of the MFA of Ukraine, created using AI to provide timely updates on consular affairs!
For the first time in history, the MFA of Ukraine has presented a digital persona that will officially comment for the media. pic.twitter.com/KTtuCVR1ku
— MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) May 1, 2024
The Foreign Ministry’s press office said Shi’s statements would not be prepared by artificial intelligence but “written and verified by real people.”
“Artificial intelligence helps us generate only the visual part,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said,
MARITIME TRANSPORT The Revival Of The Port Of…
The Iharana port landing stage hosted Friday’s round table.
The lack of infrastructure in the port of Iharana (Vohémar) penalizes economic operators in the northern regions of the island. A roundtable was held to explore solutions.
Avenues and solutions have been explored to get the port of Iharana out of its current situation. “Ensure that the port of Vohémar recovers, and once again becomes a driving force of the economy in the north of the island”, this is the objective of the round table on Friday at the port of Iharana, commonly known as the name of Vohémar. Basically, this port was to serve as a pillar of economic growth in the region. However, problems of “substantive and formal” have hampered the port’s performance for more than a decade. These problems were raised during a meeting bringing together economic operators from Sava and Diana, the authorities in charge of port management (the SMMC), but also representatives of the Ministry of Transport.
Among the difficulties that penalize economic operators, there is the thorny issue of the lack of infrastructure, a latent concern that is literally strangling the region’s trade, suffocating its economy. The port of Iharana remains the export port of vanilla.
S/ 34 Million Approved To Pay ONP Recognition…
Government promulgates Supreme Decree
New news about the recognition bonuses of the Pension Normalization Office (ONP). The Government of Dina Boluarte has promulgated Supreme Decree No. 057-2024-EF, which approves the granting of a guarantee of more than S/34 million in favor of the Recognition Bonds of the ONP.
As is known, there are currently three types of these bonds. However, the one that was approved in April 2023 is still pending resolution. In January, the Government filed a lawsuit against the Recognition Bonus Law—which authorized payment to ONP contributors who transferred to the AFP— . The Constitutional Court was expected to resolve this in March.
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The standard issued by the Government approves a guarantee for the Recognition Bonds, Complementary Recognition Bonds y Complementary Minimum Pension Bondswhich will be issued by the Pension Normalization Office (ONP) during 2024.
This would ensure that the amount of these benefits for ONP members is insured for up to S/34 million 311 thousand 283, which the ONP would be preparing for 2024, which are considered to be of three types.
Likewise, it is detailed that the “MEF will approve,
MARITIME TRANSPORT The Revival Of The Port Of…
The Iharana port landing stage hosted Friday’s round table.
The lack of infrastructure in the port of Iharana (Vohémar) penalizes economic operators in the northern regions of the island. A roundtable was held to explore solutions.
Avenues and solutions have been explored to get the port of Iharana out of its current situation. “Ensure that the port of Vohémar recovers, and once again becomes a driving force of the economy in the north of the island”, this is the objective of the round table on Friday at the port of Iharana, commonly known as the name of Vohémar. Basically, this port was to serve as a pillar of economic growth in the region. However, problems of “substantive and formal” have hampered the port’s performance for more than a decade. These problems were raised during a meeting bringing together economic operators from Sava and Diana, the authorities in charge of port management (the SMMC), but also representatives of the Ministry of Transport.
Among the difficulties that penalize economic operators, there is the thorny issue of the lack of infrastructure,
Samos: The 49-Year-Old Woman Who Killed Her Father…
The threshold of the Prosecutor crossed this morning, Easter Sunday, the 49-year-old, who the Holy Saturday, she confessed to killing her 70-year-old father in Samos.
The perpetrator was referred to the Investigator, from whom she requested and received a deadline to apologize on Wednesday morning.
The woman continues to be held at the Samos Police Department.
The 49-year-old reportedly suffers from chronic psychological problems, while the 70-year-old’s neighbors say they are shocked by the tragic incident.
She thought the victim was poisoning her
A relative of the victim stated in his statements that the 49-year-old woman, since her divorce, had been living in Samos with her father for a long time in the last 15 years.
In fact, as he claims, he had hit him again at Christmas. “She had hit her father again at Christmas. This girl is very sick, she has a kind of schizophrenia, she hasn’t been taking her medication for years now,” he said.
After this incident, she was confined in a clinic but she refused to take her treatment and told those who advised her to follow her treatment “you take pills”.
According to the same information,
Berkshire Hathaway, Buffetts Company, Made A Net Profit…
Stock God Buffett Reduces Holdings in Apple, Increases Energy Stocks in Berkshire Hathaway’s First Quarter Report
On May 4, Berkshire Hathaway, owned by renowned investor Warren Buffett, unveiled its first quarter financial report for 2024. The report revealed Buffett’s strategic moves in the stock market, including a reduction in holdings of Apple and an increase in investments in energy stocks like Chevron and Occidental Petroleum.
During the first quarter, Berkshire Hathaway reported revenue of US$89.869 billion and net profit of US$12.702 billion. The company’s cash reserves also reached a record high of $189 billion by the end of the quarter.
In terms of stock holdings, Buffett made significant changes to his portfolio. While the value of Berkshire Hathaway’s holdings in Apple decreased from $174.3 billion to $135.4 billion, the values of its holdings in Bank of America, American Express, Coca-Cola, and Chevron all saw increases. Apple remains the company’s largest holding, accounting for approximately 790 million shares worth US$135.4 billion.
Buffett addressed the reduction in Apple holdings during a share holder meeting, emphasizing the importance of treating stock investments as long-term business decisions. He stated that while Berkshire Hathaway will continue to hold shares in Apple,