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WOOF: Amazon’s Fire Phone looks like 2014’s most epic flop

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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Even though there was a lot of hype around the Amazon Fire Phone, customers just aren’t buying it, at least not yet. In a survey, R.W. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian notes “muted demand” among potential smartphone buyers, especially ahead of the next iPhone launch that is reported to take place in the middle of next month. Of the 1,000 people who participated in the survey, only 5% of respondents said they would buy a Fire Phone, compared to 43.8% for an iPhone, 32.6% for Android phones (including Samsung, HTC, Nexus and others), 6.8% for a BlackBerry, and 5.3% for a Windows Phone.

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Hastings Names Sarah Kollar Marketing Manager

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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Hastings Manufacturing Company, a global manufacturer of piston rings celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2015, has announced the appointment of Sarah Kollar as Marketing Manager.

Sarah Kollar has been appointed to the position of Marketing Manager reporting to Ken Holbrook, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing. Sarah previously performed account management for the company’s OEM activities as well as significant interaction with Aftermarket activities including Customer Service.

In her marketing capacity, Sarah will be responsible for leadership and direction to the sales and marketing team to develop both aftermarket and OEM partnerships worldwide that support the company’s strategic growth plans. “Hastings’ service to the industry continues to grow both domestically in the United States and in markets all around the world. We plan to actively support the Hastings brand through sales and marketing initiatives including our 100th year celebration in 2015, with our iconic Tough Guy as our spokesman. Sarah’s energy and enthusiasm is a perfect fit”, says Ken Holbrook. Sarah has multiple degrees including a Masters from Clemson University in South Carolina.

Hastings Manufacturing Company designs and manufactures piston rings for the worldwide engine manufacturing and service industries. For more information, visit www.hastingsmfg.com.

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4 AWESOME paid iPhone apps you can download for FREE RIGHT NOW!

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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As part of our never ending series of features designed to help you find terrific free iOS apps, we’ve found four more apps that were previous paid that have now gone free for an undetermined amount of time. Taken together, these four apps used to cost $10 total but you can now get every single one of them for free if you act right this minute.

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VP Racing Fuels Taps Chris Wall to Lead Corporate Marketing

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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VP Racing Fuels has announced the appointment of industry veteran Chris Wall as Chief Marketing Officer. VP’s recent growth and changes have poised VP to become an international force not only in race fuel, but also in performance chemicals for both the racing and consumer markets and in the retail gasoline market. Today’s announcement is another strategically significant step in VP’s transformation, according to Alan Cerwick, President of VP Racing Fuels.

“Given the growth of the company in size and complexity, there’s a need for a senior-level leader to energize our strategic marketing plan over the long term,” said Cerwick. “With his extensive industry experience and wide-ranging network of contacts, we’re confident in Chris’ ability to lead VP’s marketing team to new levels of creativity and market strategy. VP’s success has always been derived through its relationships with its customers, and providing this high level of marketing expertise and energy will result in more value to our distributors and customers and an even greater competitive advantage in the marketplace.”

Wall will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term cohesive international strategic marketing plan that encompasses all VP divisions, including Race Fuel, Consumer Products, Retail Branding and Specialty Chemicals.

Wall arrives at VP Racing Fuels from Pirelli Tire where he headed the marketing department for the motorcycle division for over a decade. Prior to Pirelli, Wall held key positions in advertising and public relations at Porsche Cars North America and Yamaha Motor Corporation.

“VP Racing Fuels is a brand I have known and respected for over 25 years,” said Wall. “It is a privilege to come on board during this period of rapid growth for the company. With all of our different product lines and brand initiatives, VP Racing Fuels is quickly going from an iconic racing brand to a household name.”

“In his new role, Chris will be building on a solid foundation laid by Steve Scheidker, who has been instrumental in the growth of our Race Fuel division, as well as the successful launch of VP’s Consumer Products and Retail Branding program. Going forward, Steve will continue as Director of Corporate Communications, an area critical to keeping the VP brand top of mind and in which Steve is particularly adept,” Cerwick concluded.

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MASSIVE LEAK: Check out the Moto 360 like you’ve never seen it before.

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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The Moto 360 is one of the highly anticipated smartwatches expected to launch this year, but Motorola is not ready to share details about it. Luckily, Italian publication Mister Gadget managed to score an extensive hands-on experience with the device, revealing several details about it that are yet to be officially acknowledged.

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Oil Eater Original

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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Uniquely formulated to eliminate the need for multiple solutions, the new Oil Eater Original is a powerful water-based cleaner-degreaser that quickly dissolves grease, oil and grime on engines, power equipment, tools, concrete, asphalt, floor mats and even uphostery.

The eco-friendly, all-purpose cleaner is biodegradable, non-flammable and contains no acids, abrasives or petroleum solvents. It penetrates rapidly, rinses off easily, leaves no residue and will not harm the skin. It is also effective in parts washers and pressure washing systems and is even safe enough to use as a spot remover on colorfast clothes.

It is available in 32-oz. spray and 1-gallon bottles at leading hardware and auto supply chains. Industrial sizes are also available.

For information, visit www.oileater.com

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New leak gives us a fresh, up-close look at the iPhone 6

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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Multiple reports have already confirmed that Apple will unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th during a special media event, which is in line with Apple’s usual fall product launch schedule. While it’s not clear whether the company will unveil both the 4.7-inch and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models, both devices have appeared in numerous leaks. A Twitter user on Tuesday has posted more iPhone 6 pictures which show the same iPhone 6 unit that was featured in many other similar leaks.

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Microsoft is trying to make laid off Nokia employees feel better in the worst way possible

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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Microsoft is definitely not setting high standards for bedside manner when it comes to laying off Nokia employees. MarketWatch reports that Microsoft is trying to assuage anger in China over its plan to ax thousands of Nokia employees by offering laid off Chinese workers… wait for it… a free Nokia handset.

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There’s absolutely no doubt the Galaxy Note 4 is coming on September 3rd

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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Samsung is getting ready to announce a couple of new flagship devices in the coming weeks, including the Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy Note 4, both destined to fight the iPhone 6 this year. The latter is Samsung’s second high-end handset of the year, and the company will unveil it during a special media event scheduled for September 3rd in Berlin, at IFA 2014.

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Apple and Samsung settle some lawsuits, but with a huge twist

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Authcom

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Apple and Samsung have reached an agreement to settle some of their lawsuits, Bloomberg repots, but that doesn’t mean the legal spat between the two most profitable smartphone makers in the world is over. Apparently, Apple and Samsung will stop their fighting in courts only in international markets — including Australia, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands and U.K. — which means the most important court battle between the two will remain active. Furthermore, no licensing agreement has been inked yet between the two.

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