Kozminski Techblog

Sony is a Japanese tech company that is known for products like PS consoles, TV or soundbars. But during the CES conference in Las Vegas, Kenichiro Yoshida, Sony’s chief executive presented the prototype of the Vision-S car. The plan itself was announced two years ago, but two days ago everyone could see for themselves this technological marvel.

This car has very impressive stats – it accelerates from 0-100 in 4,8s, is powered by two electric engines with a combined power of 400kW. The maximum speed is 240km/h. When it comes to safety issues, Sony took them to heart by installing 40 sensors (18 cameras, 18 radars, and 4 LiDAR sensors). The company has declared creating a subsidiary, Sony Mobility Inc., and is looking toward entering the car industry permanently.

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http://e.autokult.pl

http://moto.pl

Every December people start rushing to shopping malls and buying Christmas presents for their loved ones. Due to COVID 19, a lot of them switched to online shopping. Obviously, it’s more comfortable, no one has to wait in enormous queues. The products are delivered to you, simple and brilliant. But that creates an opportunity for scammers who are waiting for potential victims. There are many ways to steal money from people, but I’ll review the most popular ones in 2020.

Impersonating bank or shipping company

Statistics say that this was the most popular scam in 2020. Scammers sent e-mails to clients regarding changing shipping dates and demanding payment for the transport. Clients clicked the links to web pages designed almost as official pages, then gave their personal information, usually financial.

Coupons for thieves

Around 80% of adults are planning to buy at least one coupon as a present. Most coupons are displayed close to checkouts. Thieves steal them, save the details of coupons and return them. When someone buys it, scammer takes all the credit.

Charity donations

Christmas is a time of giving, people tend to give something to the poor ones. Thieves take advantage of those gestures and send e-mails to random people. Some of them will click the link and transfer the money for childer in Africa or people who lost homes to natural disasters. Unsuspicious donors think they helped, but the money lands in the thief’s pocket.

The year 2021 was big for the solar energy market. A lot of people bought panels and installed them on roofs of houses and offices. Till the end of 2021, there are two favorable conditions to invest in it. The system of settling up for the energy produced and subsidies for photovoltaics was in the investor’s favor. But the end of this boom is coming. From 2022, prices for energy will increase noticeably, also the Polish government announced law regulations in this sector. How is it going to affect the photovoltaic market?

The companies that install solar panels can expect a huge decrease in sales. Forecasts predict that there will be even 70% fewer orders. This number is very big and definitely not optimistic. With the new settling system and subsidies being reduced, the predictions are very probable. That means some companies will have to close and the photovoltaics market will decrease. Now we can only look at what’s going to happen and hope for the best.

Polish bank, Pekao S.A. announced that during this weekend (18-20 November) they will be doing some necessary work in their system. It’s connected to Pekao S.A. – Idea Bank merger that was forced by the BFG (Banking Guarantee Fund). All clients will be transferred and be served by Pekao employees. Therefore, it requires serious work with the Pekao system.

Technical break is a result of neccesary work regarding transfer of Idea Bank S.A. clients. From 3.00 PM on 20th November to 12.00 AM on 21st November, Pekao24, PeoPay and Pekao24Makler apps will not be available. Also from 10.00 PM on 19th November to 6.00 AM on 22nd November, the PekaoBiznes24 and PekaoConnect services won’t be accesable.

Bank Pekao S.A. announcement

It creates a serious problem for both individual and business clients of the bank. No one will be able to do any online transactions, BLIK payments, or internet banking. Pekao S.A. assures that card payments in brick and mortar shops and ATMs will be working. But a lot of things can happen during the technical break.

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subiektywnieofinansach.pl

pekao.com

http://tabletowo.pl

One of the biggest Polish e-commerce companies, Allegro tries to compete with international giants such as Aliexpress or Amazon. Both of those corporations are already entering the Polish market and creating real danger for smaller firms.

That’s why Allegro announced launching its own parcel lockers. Those automated boxes called One Box will be 90% made of recyclable wood and be powered with renewable energy. The company plans to install 3000 lockers by the end of 2022 all over the country. The first ones to use those boxes will be citizens of Warsaw. The strategic partner in this One Box project is UPS.

Allegro doesn’t stop there. They also informed that one of their most popular function, Smart subscription, will be cheaper (39zl instead of 49zl). This offers free shipping of the products partnered with the firm. This decision was made due to the upcoming Black Friday and Christmas shopping period.

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telepolis.pl

http://businessinsider.com

allegro.pl