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a day ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Mitsubishi Electric's FLEXConnect™ Joins the Safety Cloud® Network
CHICAGO & NORTHVILLE, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HAAS Alert, a company with the largest commercially deployed vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety network powered by its Safety Cloud digital alerting platform, and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. ('MEAA'), a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world, are thrilled to announce their collaboration on a strategic partnership that will lead the way in the next generation of in-vehicle experience. MEAA announced its latest in-cabin monitoring system, FLEXConnect™, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing its ability to leverage real-time vehicle data to enhance driver safety and personalization. FLEXConnect™ now integrates with Safety Cloud to provide an extra level of protection for drivers using MEAA in-vehicle monitoring systems. 'Safety is at the core of FLEXConnect™,' said Mohammad Horani, Director of Advanced Development at MEAA. 'That makes Safety Cloud digital alerting a natural fit to the FLEXConnect™ experience.' Safety Cloud delivers real-time safety notifications from emergency vehicles, work zones, tow trucks, and other active road hazards to millions of drivers every day. This technology, which is embedded in compatible Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Volkswagen vehicles, as well as Apple Maps and Waze navigation apps, improves roadway safety by instantly alerting drivers to approaching and nearby emergency and public works vehicles, making it easier and safer to perform public and emergency services. The integration between Safety Cloud and FLEXConnect™ will allow drivers to receive alerts through an in-vehicle information system of nearby roadway hazards. This joint solution will even go a step beyond digital alerting. When the vehicle is alerted that the driver is in an emergency situation, FLEXConnect™ will notify and inform other nearby drivers via Safety Cloud that there is a disabled vehicle ahead. 'HAAS Alert is thrilled to enter into this partnership with Mitsubishi Electric,' said Hussein Zaarour, Vice President of Business Development - Connected Vehicles at HAAS Alert. 'Mitsubishi Electric's focus on automotive innovation and safety is in perfect lockstep with HAAS Alert's mission to make vehicles and roads safer and smarter.' About HAAS Alert HAAS Alert's mission is to build lifesaving mobility solutions that make vehicles and roads safer and smarter. Their vision is a connected, collision-free world where everyone gets home safely. HAAS Alert makes roads and communities safer by delivering digital alerts from emergency response, municipal and private fleets, work zones, and connected infrastructure to nearby drivers through its vehicle communication platform. For more information, visit About Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America MEAA is a consistently dependable supplier that creates high-quality in-car systems for major OEMs around the world. Known for our innovative components, we leverage our deep technology expertise to deliver autonomous-ready and ADAS solutions, premium audio systems, high-definition displays, and powertrain electronics for standard, EV, and hybrid vehicles. Our innovation culture and operational excellence, which extends far beyond automotive, makes us uniquely poised to help automakers navigate the future of mobility. MEAA has had a North American presence since 1979 and currently operates in 50 locations. For more information, visit
Digital Trends
4 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
Dolby's soundbar alternative arrives this summer on select TCL TVs
It's been almost two years since Dolby announced its Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology — a system that lets you place a series of speakers anywhere in your room, all wirelessly connected to your TV, for a full Dolby Atmos experience, no soundbar or AV receiver required. At the time, Dolby said it would partner with TCL to bring Atmos FlexConnect to the market, but despite some demos at the Consumer Electronics Show, there's been little movement toward that goal. Today, however, Dolby and TCL say they're almost ready to deliver. Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is coming to TCL's 2025 QD-Mini LED TVs in its Precise Dimming Series this summer, including the QM8K, QM7K, and QM6K. The companies haven't given exact timing for the update (which we assume will be enabled by an over-the-air firmware upgrade). TCL says that it will also launch the Z100 smart, panoramic sound speaker, which can be used with the FlexConnect system. Up to four Z100 speakers can be used (alongside the TV speakers) to create a Dolby Atmos experience. Recommended Videos We don't know how much the Z100 will cost when it arrives, or whether it can be used as a standalone speaker for music or other functions. What we do know is that it connects to TCL's 2025 QD-Mini LED TVs via Wi-Fi, and that the four-speaker limit is the result of the TV's onboard processor's limitations, not a limitation of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect as a technology. To create a customized Atmos experience, FlexConnect relies on microphones for room calibration. These can be located on the speakers, however in TCL's implementation, it uses the TV's onboard mics. A subwoofer can also be added, but TCL notes it must be the dedicated subwoofer that TCL makes — we're still waiting for details on that product. Dolby describes FlexConnect as a solution that 'is easily adaptable as more devices are added no matter where they are placed, intelligently optimizing the Dolby Atmos rendering of each speaker and the TV to create the best possible experience available that's tailored to the room.' 'With Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, consumers can unlock even more flexibility and adaptability in how they design their home entertainment systems, while removing the stress of whether their speakers are in the right location to get an incredible Dolby Atmos experience,' said Dolby Laboratories' senior vice president of entertainment, John Couling. Since Dolby's announcement of Atmos FlexConnect, Fraunhofer IIS — the entity that developed the MP3 file format — has announced its own multi-speaker immersive sound technology known as Fraunhofer UpHear Flexible Rendering. We expect to see the first TVs and soundbars with Fraunhofer's system this year, though we may not see it marketed under Fraunhofer's label. The company has very relaxed rules around marketing, letting its licensees call it whatever they like.
Epoch Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
US States Look to Ban Chinese Technology While Protecting University Research
Tensions between Beijing and Washington are playing out at the U.S. state level as lawmakers attempt to block the use of Chinese technology while protecting university research. States have been steadily passing legislation aimed at banning Chinese technology and deals between Chinese companies and universities in an attempt to defend state and national interests. During the spring legislative sessions, at least one state introduced legislation to prohibit state and agency use of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI), while six others introduced bills to prohibit Chinese drones or equipment that could potentially be used for espionage or threaten national security. Likewise, nine states introduced legislation aimed at protecting research at state universities by restricting or banning Chinese funding, influence, and recruitment on campuses. Technology Bans One notable legislative success targeting Chinese technology involved TikTok, which became the subject of local, state, and national legislation due to its Chinese company ownership. Lawmakers were concerned about national security and privacy issues surrounding TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, which some officials have warned has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Experts say the Chinese regime could access U.S. user data or manipulate the platform. Congress passed a bill in 2024 to ban the video app or force its sale, which President Joe Biden signed into law. President Donald Trump, after taking office in January, extended the sale Related Stories 4/25/2025 4/23/2024 'I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok,' he said during a December 2024 news conference. 'TikTok had an impact.' Also in January, Chinese technology took the spotlight again, this time with DeepSeek, an AI start-up based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. The company claimed its latest AI model could perform just as well as more expensive AI models, costing about $6 million in older, less-powerful chips. DeepSeek's AI model sparked an industry-wide conversation on the future of AI hardware and the California-based Nvidia's long-standing dominance, triggering investor panic and concerns over Nvidia's competitiveness. On April 16, the House Select Committee on the CCP released a The committee Meanwhile, by mid-April, DeepSeek was banned from government use in at least 15 states, mainly through executive action, with both red and blue states citing spying and privacy concerns. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 6, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul quickly followed, As of April, Kansas became the only state to successfully pass The bill was signed into law by Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on April 8. The bill's provisions require state agencies to block access to these AI platforms on their devices and networks, with exceptions made only for law enforcement activities or cybersecurity investigations. The bill targets AI models controlled by countries such as China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. The new law underscored the growing trend among states to take preemptive action against technologies perceived as threats. State Rep. Nick Hoheisel, a Republican, presented the DeepSeek's policy confirms that user data is stored on servers in China, he said. That makes the data subject to the country's strict data laws, which require companies to grant the regime access upon request. U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman exchange folders after signing an agreement during a bilateral meeting in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images DeepSeek collects chat, search history, keystroke patterns, IP addresses, and other activity far beyond the typical AI functionality, Hoheisel said. He said that the company's terms of service state that its operations are governed by Chinese law, which is 'exposing Kansas users to foreign jurisdiction,' he noted. 'Given China's history of cyber surveillance and data exploitation, allowing DeepSeek on Kansas networks poses an unacceptable risk,' he added. The initial bill passed 95–27, with bipartisan support. Mike Howell, executive director of the government watchdog Oversight Project, applauds states for stepping in. He told The Epoch Times that the federal government spends a lot of money on military defense but has generally failed to address what some consider the Chinese regime's 'unrestricted warfare' against the United States. Howell said the federal government has all but abandoned the states in the fight against the CCP, which includes such tactics as propaganda and cyber attacks. Though states don't have the same resources, they are now at the forefront of protecting American interests because they can move quicker than Congress, which seems hopelessly deadlocked when it comes to passing laws, he added. 'States can more strategically, quickly, and nimbly undercut things like land purchases or the societal infiltration that we see so much of, or the investments,' Howell said. An engineer opens the door of a server unit during an organized tour at the Cyber Security Lab of Huawei in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, on April 25, 2019. Because the Chinese Communist Party law mandates that information is a national resource, Americans' most personal data transferred to a server in China effectively sends the data directly to the Research China has been using American universities to undermine national security through the theft of technology and trade secrets, according to a 2019 FBI The report estimated the annual cost of theft of trade secrets, pirated software, and counterfeit goods to the U.S. economy between $225 billion and $600 billion. Mainly, China doesn't recognize the same rules of academic integrity that U.S. institutions of higher education observe. 'Foreign adversaries exploit America's deeply held and vital culture of collaboration and openness on university campuses, with the Chinese government posing a particular threat to U.S. academia for a variety of reasons,' the report reads. Recently, those concerns have been underscored by reports out of California. In May, The Stanford Review published an investigative The report, based mainly on anonymous sources, said a CCP agent using the alias of Charles Chen impersonated a Stanford student and then approached several students at the university in an attempt to gather intelligence. Stanford experts on Chinese intelligence-gathering efforts told the publication that the transfer of information at Stanford included such things as research projects, methodologies, software, and lab workflows. The evidence led the publication to declare that 'the CCP is orchestrating a widespread intelligence-gathering campaign at Stanford' and that 'there are Chinese spies' at the university. The Department of Education A government In June 2023, Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) and Mike Collins (R-Ga.) sent out a Pro-Uyghur protesters call for the passage of the TikTok divestment bill on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 12, 2024. Joseph Lord/The Epoch Times 'In exchange for monetary contributions, UC Berkeley officials offered exclusive tours of cutting-edge semiconductor research facilities to Chinese delegations,' the lawmakers wrote in a 'These delegations included Chinese researchers as well as multiple senior Chinese government officials,' the letter reads. Those incidents caused renewed focus at the state level on the CCP's influence at state universities. States such as Texas, West Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Georgia introduced legislation this spring to ban or regulate Chinese money flowing into universities. Florida was at the forefront of state efforts, The law limits public colleges and universities in Florida from entering into agreements or accepting grants with institutions affiliated with 'countries of concern,' namely China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela. Additionally, it restricts them from hiring employees from those countries who lack a green card or U.S. citizenship. Arnie Bellini, a Florida tech entrepreneur and founder of the software company ConnectWise, recalls refusing to sell a global software product inside China. 'We knew they would steal our technology,' he told The Epoch Times. He recently donated a whopping $40 million to create a college for AI, cybersecurity, and computing at the University of South Florida. Funding the college will help the United States win the AI race against China and secure its technological future by securing its 'digital borders,' he said. Robots appear on stage during the Nvidia GTC Artificial Intelligence Conference in San Jose, Calif., on March 18, wins the AI competition will become the predominant economic force far into the future, he said. Now that China is targeting AI, states need to protect research and development at their universities, he added. 'I think we should revoke every Chinese student's visa,' he said. That's because it's impossible to tell which ones are working as agents for the CCP, he said. China has become the second-largest economy in the world by 'drafting' off the United States, Bellini said, using auto racing terminology to describe how they have closed the technology gap. The United States has done little to push back on the Chinese regime's theft, which has emboldened it further, he said. 'This is the right thing for the states to do,' Bellini said. 'Someone should be creating a blueprint for what states need to do to protect themselves against China.'
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Network Effect And How Trade Shows Help Businesses Achieve Sustainable Growth
Sanjay Ghare is a technologist and founder of Vervotech, a SaaS-based accommodation data provider. He also founded Techspian. The network effect occurs when the value of a product or service increases as more people use it. As per a study by James Currier, a four-time CEO and Silicon Valley VC, network effects alone have contributed to about 70% of all value (in USD) created by technology firms since 1994. If I were to oversimplify it, network effects are one of the most critical levers of value creation in today's digital world. The phenomenon works and helps other industries, such as travel, media and communications. As someone who works at the intersection of travel and technology, I have seen how trade shows have become a unique amplifier of the network effect, and it's very democratic. Businesses of all sizes and segments benefit from it. I will attempt to argue why this is the case in this article, as well as cite some examples from my industry that support this line of thought. To put it simply, networks are interconnected systems of people or things. Networks are an integral part of our lives, and around you, everywhere, from your internet fiber and highways to social media, it's the internet of human brains. Network effects emerge when the value of a business or product grows with each additional user or increased usage. For instance, when another customer joins, they enhance the experience for existing customers. To illustrate it further, consider a marketplace like Amazon: It has more value if it has 1 million sellers as opposed to 10,000 sellers; the end users will have more options, and sellers will have more customers. Trade shows, per se, are living examples of network effects. A trade show is essentially a temporary network or community: It brings together exhibitors, buyers, industry experts, thought leaders and media under one roof. The value of a trade show to any one participant increases as more participants join. Each additional exhibitor means attendees have more to see and learn; each additional attendee or buyer is a new potential customer or partner for exhibitors. This mutual gain encourages even more people to participate, creating a virtuous cycle like an online but face-to-face platform. For example, at the Consumer Electronics Show, major technology companies showcase their offerings while connecting with potential partners and investors. A budding startup might meet a significant electronics manufacturer interested in integrating technology into existing products. In my industry, events like the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai and the World Travel Market in London use network effects to fuel the travel industry's growth. WTM, for example, promotes the expansion of the global travel industry with events across multiple continents. Nearly 50,000 travel professionals, government officials and journalists attend WTM London each year, resulting in over £3.71 billion in travel industry contracts being signed during the event. The connections formed at trade shows form a unique quartet or loop that drives sustainable growth for businesses. • More Eyeballs: Businesses gain new contacts at every event they attend and strengthen existing relationships. • Increased Participation: As networks grow in size and value, more businesses look to participate in future trade shows. • Market Leadership: Companies that consistently use trade shows to position themselves are able to market themselves as industry leaders. • Sustained Growth: The net effect of all these interactions translates into long-term business growth. Businesses can use the incredible proposition of the network effect, which works for everyone individually and as part of a larger, interconnected ecosystem. It's not a game where only the big fish win. Trade shows, in particular, are one of the rare arenas where the playing field is level. Here, a small startup with a bold idea can stand alongside industry leaders, share its vision, build relations and create value for their businesses that might otherwise take years to develop. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
The Advertiser
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Honda softens EV goals to focus more on hybrids
Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains. Content originally sourced from: Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains. Content originally sourced from: Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains. Content originally sourced from: Honda has announced it will introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using a lower cost, more fuel-efficient next-generation platform as it ditches its previous electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Honda business briefing held in Tokyo, Japan yesterday saw the automaker admit it won't achieve its previous goal of 30 per cent of sales being EVs by 2030 despite committing to investing more than 10 trillion yen (A$108 billion) in EV tech last year. Instead, Honda confirmed plans for a new generation of more affordable dual-motor 'e:HEV' hybrid technology – with renewed investment in internal combustion engines. The tech will use a new lighter all-wheel drive platform across small, medium and large vehicles to go into production from 2027. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The automaker said the tech – which will first be introduced in Japan and North America markets – will be more affordable with lower cost batteries and electric motors. Honda is also aiming for a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the new e:HEV tech. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the brand aims to sell 2.2 million HEVs out of a total of 'more than 3.6 million' Honda vehicles annually by 2030. In 2024 the automaker's total global production was 3.7 million vehicles. The automaker will look to address slow sales in China with a partnership to develop next-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with local start-up Momenta, enabling it to tune ADAS for specific markets. Despite the move away from its electric car sales targets, Honda said it remains committed to its previously announced goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While it has invested heavily in fuel-cell technology, the automaker said battery-electric powertrains remain the best solution to achieve this, with plans for 'comprehensive EV supply chain' in Canada – despite headwinds from automotive tariffs applied by the US government. It plans to launch production versions of the Honda 0 Series electric range – the 'main pillar' of its electric model strategy – shown at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first 0 Series model is scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2026, with the lineup set to include a sedan and an SUV. Honda Australia is yet to confirm any EVs for local showrooms, although it currently offers five models with hybrid powertrains. Content originally sourced from:
