Thursday 1 December 2016

Demonetisation: Online shopping sees surge; Paytm wallet & CoD payments via bank cards most preferred

CashKaro.com - India’s largest Cashback & Coupons site did a survey recently to understand the ‘Effects of Demonetisation on Online Shopping’. The effects and it’s impact is seen everywhere across industries. Over 1000 people across India participated in the survey.

The term Demonetisation has become a household name since the Government pulled the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes out of circulation. This announcement by the honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi is perhaps the most significant step taken, targeted at ferreting out black money and curbing corruption. The effects and it’s impact is seen everywhere across industries. CashKaro.com - India’s largest Cashback & Coupons site did a survey recently to understand the ‘Effects of Demonetisation on Online Shopping’. Over 1000 people across India participated in the survey.

85% of the respondents said they are in favor of the recent move and agreed that it would be instrumental in reducing black money and corruption in the Indian ecosystem.   

Rohan Bhargava, Co-founder CashKaro.com commented, “We welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold decision to phase out the circulation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 bank notes as this will bring transparency and stronger accountability. The move has definitely given a boost to digital payments and has encouraged people to shop online more. Wallets like Paytm have seen significant growth. We have seen an increase in the number of people clicking through CashKaro and going to our partner sites to purchase daily essentials and consumables. One of the main reasons for this increase is that the Cashback that members earn from CashKaro is paid over and above applied discount coupons, bank & wallet offers. CashKaro Cashback is in the form of Real Cash and can be transferred to user’s Bank Account.”

KEY INSIGHTS:
  • 78% agreed that they have started to shop online more since demonetisation and because of cash crunch.
Going Cashless is the new norm: 35% of the respondents have started using ‘Plastic Money’ even while shopping at local vendors for daily needs and consumables. Others prefer the below sites for buying groceries and daily items:
  • Amazon.in - 25%
  • BigBasket.com - 15%
  • Flipkart - 7%
  • Grofers.com - 7%
  • Snapdeal - 5%

Paytm has become the undisputed leader when it comes to being the preferred payment wallet with 50% user share. Freecharge ranks second with 35% with Mobikwik, Citrus Pay and Oxigen follow thereafter.

Preferred payment method used after demonetization of Rs 500 & Rs 1000 notes when shopping online.
  • Using Wallets like Paytm, Mobikwik etc. - 59%
  • Net Banking - 23%
  • Cash on Delivery (CoD) - via using Debit/Credit card - 18%
  • Cash on Delivery (CoD) - via Cash - 1%

91% of the respondents agree that ‘Cashback offers’ by retailers, banks and sites like CashKaro.com are definitely helping them to ‘Save & Earn’ during this cash.

source:- http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/demonetisation-online-shopping-sees-surge-paytm-wallet-cod-payments-via-bank-cards-most-preferred-116120100303_1.html
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Cyber Monday sales clock $3.45 bn in biggest online shopping day in US history

Shoppers spent $3.45 billion on Cyber Monday on Samsung 4K TVs, PlayStation 4s and Barbie dolls among other products, marking the largest online sales day in US history. The data compiled by Adobe Digital Insights, easily surpassed prior estimates, and dismissed fears that strong web sales during the Thanksgiving weekend would hurt sales on Cyber Monday – the busiest day of the year for internet shopping historically.

It also underscored the broader shift to shopping online, which is making up for slower spending in stores. Cyber Monday sales jumped 12.1 percent year-over-year and surpassed initial expectations that called for total sales of $3.36 billion, according to Adobe Digital Insights.

Read: US Thanksgiving, Black Friday store sales fall, online rises

Top-selling electronics by units on the day include Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox gaming consoles as well as Samsung 4K TVs, Apple iPhones and Amazon’s Fire tablets.  Lego’s building blocks, Hasbro’s Nerf dart guns and Mattel’s Barbie dolls were among top-selling toys, Adobe said.
Adobe collects the data by measuring 80 percent of all online transactions from the top 100 US retailers. Of every $10 spent at the top 500 US retailers, $7.50 goes through the Adobe Marketing Cloud sales platform.

source:- http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/cyber-monday-sales-biggest-online-shopping-day-in-u-s-history-4402675/
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Cyber Monday sales biggest online shopping day in U.S. history


Shoppers spent $3.45 billion on Cyber Monday on Samsung 4K TVs, PlayStation 4s and Barbie dolls among other products, marking the largest online sales day in U.S. history.

 The data compiled by Adobe Digital Insights, easily surpassed prior estimates, and dismissed fears that strong web sales during the Thanksgiving weekend would hurt sales on Cyber Monday - the busiest day of the year for internet shopping historically.

It also underscored the broader shift to shopping online, which is making up for slower spending in stores.

Cyber Monday sales jumped 12.1 percent year-over-year and surpassed initial expectations that called for total sales of $3.36 billion, according to Adobe Digital Insights.

Top-selling electronics by units on the day include Sony's (6758.T) PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's (MSFT.O) Xbox gaming consoles as well as Samsung (005930.KS) 4K TVs, Apple (AAPL.O) iPhones and Amazon's (AMZN.O) Fire tablets.

Lego's building blocks, Hasbro's (HAS.O) Nerf dart guns and Mattel's (MAT.O) Barbie dolls were among top-selling toys, Adobe said.

Adobe collects the data by measuring 80 percent of all online transactions from the top 100 U.S. retailers. Of every $10 spent at the top 500 U.S. retailers, $7.50 goes through the Adobe Marketing Cloud sales platform.

(Reporting by Siddharth Cavale in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)

source:- http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-holidayshopping-cybermonday-idUSKBN13O26U

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Online Shopping Adds Muscle to Holiday Sales

E-commerce, helped by mobile phones, accounted for 25% of consumer spending over three days through Black Friday


As the holiday spending season kicks off, online shopping is emerging as a clear winner, helped by increased use of mobile phones.

 E-commerce accounted for 25% of consumer spending on Black Friday and the two days prior, up from 18% last year and nearly double the figure for the same period four years ago, according to First Data Corp., which analyzed point-of-sale data at nearly one million merchants.

Online shopping is more popular during the holiday shopping season, which starts around Thanksgiving. By contrast, e-commerce sales in the third quarter accounted for just 8.4% of total retail sales, according to data from the U.S. Commerce Department.

During the three days through Black Friday, total retail spending, including at brick-and-mortar stores, grew 9% from a year earlier, slightly less than last year because more stores opted to remain closed on Thanksgiving, First Data said. As a result, overall spending dipped early Thursday, but picked up around 6 p.m. that day, when many large chains opened their doors.
Much of the online traffic was driven by mobile phones. Adobe Systems Inc., which analyzed 23 billion website visits, said mobile phones accounted for 36% of Black Friday’s online sales this year, up from 26% in 2014. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said 60% of its online orders on Friday came through mobile devices, up from 50% last year.

The pace of online spending continued into Cyber Monday, when e-commerce sales rose 12% from a year earlier to $3.45 billion, according to Adobe.

The surging levels of web orders will test retailers’ fulfillment and logistics operations and put added pressure on shipping companies like United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp., which will have to deliver millions of packages to consumers’ homes in the weeks leading up to the year-end holidays.
Sales got off to a strong start in the week leading up to Black Friday, when they grew 5.3% from a year earlier, according to First Data. Much of the growth occurred on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as consumers started their shopping earlier.

RetailMeNot, which analyzed proprietary data that tracks discounts, found that 70% of retailers started promoting Black Friday offers before Thanksgiving, and that the average duration of the offers was 10 days.

Electronics and appliances were the best-performing category on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, with sales up nearly 27% from a year earlier, First Data found. Clothing and accessories grew 10%, as did sporting goods, while health and personal care was up nearly 8%.

Sales in the Eastern U.S. were helped by a cold snap, while sales in states west of the Mississippi were hurt by warmer than usual temperatures, according to Planalytics, which analyzes historical weather patterns and industry sales data. For instance, sales of women’s boots were up 12% in Hartford, Conn., but down 19% in Denver, Planalytics found.

source:- http://www.wsj.com/articles/online-shopping-adds-muscle-to-holiday-sales-1480451530
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Monday 21 November 2016

Aukey 30,000mAh Lightning Power Bank review: The highest-capacity power bank we've ever seen

The Aukey is the highest-capacity power bank we've reviewed to date, but is it too big? We find out in our Aukey 30,000mAh Lightning Power Bank review.


Price when reviewed

£29.99 inc VAT

Aukey 30,000mAh Lightning Power Bank review

The Aukey 30,000mAh Lightning Power Bank stands out for three reasons: first, it has an insanely high capacity of 30,000mAh; second, it supports Quick Charge 3.0 for stupidly fast recharging of compatible devices; and third, there's a Lightning input that makes it easier for iPhone and iPad users to use and refill the power bank without needing to carry two cables. It's available from Amazon UK at a fantastic-value £29.99 (or $44.99 from Amazon US). Also see: Best power banks 2016
Also see: Best Black Friday Gadget Deals
Let's start with that capacity, then. At 30,000mAh you can reasonably expect around 20,000mAh to be available to your devices. The industry-standard energy efficiency lies somewhere between 60- and 70 percent, and Aukey makes no claims for having achieved anything greater here. In real-world terms, that means you could charge an iPhone 7 from zero to 100 percent 10 times. And you could refill a Galaxy S7 six- to seven times.
If your needs are great then that will sound appealing. However, this huge capacity has a couple of down sides. The Aukey Lightning Power Bank weighs in at a chunky 580g, and its bulky 150.5x84x29mm plastic casing will make a noticeable impression on your luggage. You should also consider where you'll be using the power bank - if you're going abroad then you'll need to check with the airline that it is comfortable with you carrying such a high-capacity power bank onboard.
According to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), passengers may carry a power bank up to 100Wh in their carry-on luggage, which equates to 27,027mAh. Anything between 101- and 160Wh is allowed onboard at the airline's discretion, and anything greater than 160Wh must be declared as dangerous goods. Two power banks per person can be carried in hand luggage, so if you really do need a large amount of portable power you may well be better off carrying two slightly smaller power banks. Also see: How to charge your phone's battery faster
A power bank's Wh rating is calculated by multiplying the mAh figure by the nominal voltage (usually 3.7 for lithium-ion batteries), then dividing that by 1,000. That means the Aukey 30,000mAh power bank has a Wh rating of 111.
Potentially more problematic if you aren't too bothered about flight restrictions is the fact there is no way of knowing how much of that capacity is available. Ideally we'd want to see an LCD screen on a power bank of this size giving a percentage readout of what remains inside (although admittedly not at this price), and at very least a series of LEDs that can flash up to give you a rough idea. Here, nothing. And that is an enormous oversight. This is a hardcore power bank, and imagine lugging it about only to go to charge your phone and find there's no juice left. We'd be furious. See all power bank reviews
It's by no means all bad, of course. If you have a Quick Charge-compatible smartphone or tablet then you'll be able to take advantage of super-fast charging speeds from the Aukey Lightning Power Bank. Even if you don't there's a second USB output that offers fast charging at 2.4A (12W). Both support AIPower, which is clever device-recognition technology that will deliver only so much power as your device requires. It's seen on most power banks these days, of course.
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Qualcomm yesterday announced Quick Charge 4, but we won't see that appearing in devices until the first half of 2017, and even then only in flagships. So for now the Quick Charge 3 offered by this power bank is the best you can get. Also see: How to improve smartphone battery life
Quick Charge 3 is backwards-compatible with Quick Charge 2 and the original Quick Charge. While the initial standard can charge a device up to 40 percent faster than a standard charger, and Quick Charge 2 up to 75 percent faster, Quick Charge 3 is able to charge a device a staggering four times faster than a conventional charger.

We've seen some power banks that can also support Quick Charge 3.0 on their inputs, though the Micro-USB input here operates at 2.4A (12W). That's still pretty darn fast, though we're disappointed to find Aukey does not recommend simultaneous charging and discharging, aka passthrough charging.

The Micro-USB input is one of two inputs on this power bank, with a Lightning input also offered for iPhone and iPad users so they don't need to carry multiple cables. It's convenient, but given the two inputs provided are Micro-USB and Lightning you can imagine our surprise to find the supplied cable was of the USB-C variety. To be fair to Aukey most new flagships will support USB-C rather than Micro-USB, and this will increasingly be the case over the coming year, but right now all those with Micro-USB- or Lightning-connected phones will need to supply their own cable.

As we mentioned earlier, this is a plastic power bank - and that doesn't come as a huge surprise at this price. It's a chunky slab with chiseled edges, which do make it feel slightly more comfortable to carry than it otherwise might, but in the main its design approach is basic, no-frills fare. There's a now fairly old-hat LED flashlight, which is operated not with a double-press of the power button as is usually the case but a long-press. There's no carry case provided, but it feels relatively sturdy and comes with a generous 24-month warranty.

The no-frills theme continues with no support for auto-on. When you connect a mobile device to charge you will need to press the power button to kickstart the power bank.

Read next: Best desktop chargers 2016.


source:- http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/power-banks/aukey-30000mah-lightning-power-bank-review-3649462/
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Sensational Solid Wood Furniture by Bergmann – modern furniture with a rustic touch

You can achieve enviable coordination throughout your home with this Solid Wood furniture from Bergmann … living, dining, and sleeping quarters have all been taken care of. Bergmann, a German company, wishes to promote the sensation of healthy, pleasant indoor climate. This furniture range has an appealing rustic look highly appropriate for modern living. The surfaces of the oak, beech, and bell tree furniture undergo a ‘brushed metal’ process – a unique surface machining that creates the smooth, casual finish. Tongue and groove design, handle troughs, and stainless steel edgings are all extra details which add character to the range. The ‘Take Five’ bedroom comes in four solid wood bedroom ensembles. The massive wood furniture from Bergmann has a strong presence and enduring beauty.
bergmann wall units Sensational Solid Wood Furniture by Bergmann modern furniture with a rustic touch
Bergmann Wall Entertainment Center
Bergmann furniture metal handles built-in in wood
Bergmann solid wood bed

Bergmann bed wood detail


source :- http://www.trendir.com/sensational-solid-wood-furnitu/

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8 Dreamy Canopy Beds Fit for a Holiday Staycation



I’ve always had somewhat of an obsession with canopy beds. As a child, I begged my parents for one but never seemed to be able to convince them. Maybe part of my fascination was partially due to the fact that I never actually had one. It is true: You always want something more when you can’t have it. At one point, I had a Pinterest board entitled “The Home,” which just happened to mainly focus on the most luxe bedrooms with canopy beds. Hubert de Givenchy’s canopy bed with the chicest bench and stacked books is the background on my iPhone. I’ve always said if I ever had twin girls, I would have two twin canopy beds side by side and match the fabric of the canopy to the walls, curtains, ceiling, and carpet. Clearly I’m a canopy-bed fanatic. I love the fantasy of it all. If you’re looking to give your bedroom a refresh, this could be just what you’re looking for. Here, eight of the dreamiest canopy beds and exactly what to pair them with from the sheets to the duvet. A staycation never looked so good.


source:- http://www.vogue.com/13501756/beautiful-canopy-beds-and-accessories/
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