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3 wives what a life SWIFT City in the pipeline in Sarjapur: PatilThe mobile version of Final Fantasy 14 will “faithfully recreate the storyline” of the long-running MMO for mobile users, the game’s director and producer, Naoki Yoshida, said in a recent video Q&A . Like other “classic” MMOs , Final Fantasy 14 Mobile will go back to the beginning — well, kind of — starting from A Realm Reborn and progressing through storylines introduced in later expansions. “Players who are already familiar with Final Fantasy 14 will be able to relive the story on mobile,” Yoshida said, “while newcomers will have the opportunity to embark on a new adventure and experience the narrative in its entirety.” Yoshida explained that since the world of Final Fantasy 14 has progressed across multiple patches and expansions, “a vast amount of content and narrative has already been developed.” Yoshida said that Square Enix and mobile developer Lightspeed Studios “plan to release this content gradually and at a steady pace. We may adjust the release schedule based on player feedback, potentially speeding up the update cadence or maintaining the tempo we start with if that is what players find the most suitable.” Final Fantasy 14 has received five expansions since Square Enix’s A Realm Reborn relaunch in 2013: Heavensward , Stormblood , Shadowbringers , Endwalker , and Dawntrail . That’s a lot of content to chew through. Yoshida says that unlike the PC and console versions of FF14 , the mobile version is being designed to played in bite-sized chunks and even on the go, to match mobile players’ expectations. Yoshida hasn’t explained how Final Fantasy 14 Mobile will be monetized, but it doesn’t sound like Square Enix and Lightspeed are going for a subscription model or a gacha-style model employed by games like Genshin Impact . “Lightspeed Studios have proposed a number of solutions,” Yoshida said of the free-to-play mobile version of FF14 . “Their proposals weren’t focused on an approach that prioritized profits by pushing a gacha system. Instead, they proposed from the start a design which respects the essence of Final Fantasy 14 , and encourages long-term engagement. Our goal is to ensure that players can enjoy Final Fantasy 14 [ Mobile ] for a long time while generating small and sustainable revenue allowing as many people as possible to play the game.“ Final Fantasy 14 Mobile will launch in China, followed by a global release “soon after,” Square Enix says. Final Fantasy Mobile News Final Fantasy 14: A Realm RebornBipartisan group of governors join together for national education initiative

Unless you’re planning to whisk them away on a camping trip, fishing excursion, biking tour or safari, finding the right gifts for outdoorsy people can feel like an uphill climb (pun intended). If you’re not the take-a-hike type yourself, don’t worry — all it takes is a little bit of getting your head in the game. The key is to think of practical presents that tap into their wanderlust or connect with their call of the wild, whether it’s something incredibly useful or delightfully adventurous. 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So trust me — I know what the nature enthusiast on your list will love this holiday. Here are my all-time favorite gifts for outdoor lovers, plus new finds that have me (and my fellow adventurers) hoping to make an extra good impression on Santa this year. On one camping excursion a friend broke this little baby out and it was met with gasps and awe. It's so compact! It's so practical! It's such a smart design! Any camper who isn't satisfied eating reconstituted mac and cheese knows that spices can make or break a backcountry meal. We all want to be rustic — but bland food? We aren't animals. There is so much more than meets the eye when it comes to this lightweight little doodad. It breaks into three double-sided compartments, so you can carry SIX spices with you on the trails. Give them the gift of exploration! This all-access pass offers entry to over 2,000 recreation areas managed by six federal agencies, including the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management. It's valid for 12 months, offering up to 365 days of outdoor goodness. Whether they are hikers or backpackers or just love to explore short strolls in the woods, this is the penultimate trail map app. AllTrails+ will take their exploration to the next level while keeping them safe along the way. With over 450,000 trail maps worldwide, it’s a must-have for any adventurer. The Plus membership lets them download offline maps, get real-time turn alerts (for when they go off-trail), receive weather updates, and access 200+ National Park guides. Problem: Carrying a sufficient amount of water on any major outdoor excursion is heavy. Solution: This lightweight filter that makes suspect streams, nasty ponds and just about any water source you might encounter instantly potable. This simple-to-use doodad removes 99.99999% of parasites, bacteria, microplastics and all of that silt and cloudiness that makes certain water too scummy to drink. A potentially life-saving gizmo that's perfectly-sized to stuff a Christmas stocking? Sold. This travel towel is the best of all worlds — it's made of super soft and ultra-absorbent micro suede. It repels sand and, while it sucks up water faster and more efficiently than typical terry cloth, it rapidly dries in the sun. It's lightweight and packs down to about the size of a 6-inch submarine sandwich, making it highly portable as well. For a thoughtful and sentimental gift for the outdoorsy person in your life, this customizable collage celebrates what's most important to them in a sweet and unique work of art. The one-of-a-kind piece is handmade by the artist and can be personalized with details like hair color, pack colors and names — and you can even include pets! The result? A beautifully unique keepsake that they can admire and daydream over. After a long day of adventuring outdoors, these comfy slides are a well-deserved campsite or trailhead treat for your feet. The flexible, cushiony footbed is a salve for your sole. (Soul? Nah, sole.) But my favorite part? The back of the shoe is soft and collapsable, so they convert from sneaker to slipper in seconds. Great for those middle-of-the-night runs to the loo when you don't want to fuss with laces, but the ground is too cold for shower shoes. Sure, people may argue that socks are a boring gift, but any outdoors person will tell you we live for a great pair. This Vermont-made brand makes some of the most talked about socks on the market (a sentence I never thought I'd write): They're cushiony without being restricting; they're warm but lightweight and never make your feet feel sweaty. And they dry quickly, for when your traverse across a stream ends in disaster. The best gift I ever got my husband was this collapsible camp kitchen. Prepping dinner on a dirty campsite table is chaotic and — let’s be real — pretty gross. This setup is the ideal height to keep little hands and paws away from the action and has just the right amount of compartments to keep everything organized and within reach. It folds flat for easy travel and, best of all, it’ll inspire whoever you gift it to to handle all the cooking. Win! These things are the best. Yes, they are a must-have on ski slopes and during ice climbs, but they are also a very-nice-to-have during camping trips or post surf-sessions when they are trying to bring their body temps back up to normal. They're a First Aid kit gem. Ten come in this pack, so your recipient can be a little indulgent. Maybe they're new to kayaking. Maybe they're short on space. Either way, this inflatable is the gift they need to get all of the seafaring adventures they dream of underway. This all-in-one setup is easy to assemble and will have them in the water in no time. It's highly rated for stability, in case they're not quite expert-level and more kayaking-curious. And if you're gifting a couple, there's a ! Weather resistant with enough power to last 110 (!!) hours, this genius headlamp has a dual battery system, allowing you to juice it up but bring AAAs for longer excursions. Choose from three white levels and a red light (particularly useful as a safety feature, should the user get lost in the woods). A charge indicator lets you know when battery is running low and a lock function ensures it won't accidentally turn on when it's hanging out at the bottom of your bag. Up to 450 lumens of light can cut through even the most dense fog. Plus, the design lets it sit as comfortably on your forehead as it will on a bike or ski helmet. This is the créme de la créme of headlamps — you'll find others that cost more, but this is a beast with all the bells and whistles they could ever need. Picture this: The sun is setting, an invigorating chill is in the air, the s'mores fixings are ready — and the darn fire won't start. This kit has everything they need to get cookin' — stat — in one convenient, packable package. They'll receive matches in a waterproofed shell, a fire-starting flint and some cotton kindling to get those flames roaring faster than someone can say, "pass the chocolate!" In case you haven't noticed a trend in my gift suggestions, I'm very into s'mores. There's something to be said for finding the perfect stick to skewer your marshmallows, but that all goes when your trusty tool catches fire. These telescoping, dual-pronged sticks are ideal for getting your marshmallows, hot dogs, veggies — whatever — roasting at a respectable (and safe) distance, and they'll never turn into accidental kindling if your attention veers off. Each has a rotation wheel that ensures even roasting. When done, the whole set of five collapses and fits into a handy storage bag. What if we told you their campsite coffee game is about to get a whole lot better? It's time for them to ditch that muddy instant brew. The Aeropress is the ultimate for traveling light — and it makes a truly fantastic, full-bodied cup of joe (seriously, love this thing). Compact and convenient, it'll elevate every sunrise. While we're on the subject of coffee, they'll need speedy access to piping hot water to get a great cuppa going on a cold morning. Boiling H20 over a camp stove can be a grueling and arduous task when you've got cold fingertips. This super-fast gadget can boil water in 100 seconds — even in sub-zero temperatures. Plus, it's lightweight and breaks down to be compact enough to backpack with. Not a coffee fan? They'll love you for helping them have hot water at the ready when they're prepping their or . This small pad is something folks wouldn't think to buy for themselves, but once they try it they'll be hooked. It's lightweight, packs small and cleans up easily. I could go on about the virtues of this unassuming yet indispensable piece of equipment, but I'll let a reviewer explain why it's so great. "I use mine to sit on, as a back rest, as a clean surface area when preparing food, to stand on when changing pants (so sock or barefoot doesn't get dirty), to rest my bare feet on outside the tent when removing boots (again, preventing them, and the inside of the tent, from getting dirty), as an extra sleeping pad layer under my hips (side sleepers rejoice!), as a wrap, around my dirty/wet sandals when affixing to the outside of my pack and on and on." The great outdoors lends itself to unplugging and getting away from tech but — pics or it didn't happen. This handy clip is small, rugged and attaches to any backpack strap to turn it into a handy camera mount. Why does your resident shutterbug need this? Carrying an SLR or DSLR around your neck can cause fatigue, plus, it puts a camera in a precarious spot where precious lenses can get knocked around. This keeps the camera stable and secure, and eager to grab the second that must-get shot comes into view. The glare of the sun on sand, snow or surf can be a real downer on an outdoorsy day. These ultra-polarized sunnies are featherweight yet highly protective. The brand's make for some incredible eye protection that will have them ditching their Oakleys — for real. A combo of crisp clarity and superior glare reduction make for a pretty fantastic optical experience. Add to it the impact and scratch-resistant lenses and you get adventure-ready specs that should last for years. The thing that makes these stand out from the pack? They're astonishingly lightweight. It's tough to get this kind of protection with non-glass lenses, but these pull it off, making them an excellent choice for long days of wear. Since they are so lightweight, may we suggest so they don't fly off? Feeling swampy when adventuring is a deal-breaker — no matter what his activity of choice, staying dry is key to staying comfortable. This quick-drying, super-soft workout shirt has an anti-stink, anti-cling design that's ideal for the guy who likes to push himself while exploring the world. Plus, the odor-busting technology is a game-changer for when he's packing light and needs a top that'll withstand numerous wears before being washed. Your outdoorsy friend doesn't want a tennis bracelet. Instead gift them a (sorta) piece of jewelry that will help them be prepared for the elements. A fully functioning compass, a fire starter, a loud whistle (should they get lost) and paracord make this a wildly practical survival tool. For the camper who loves to whip up meals, this portable kitchen system takes Solo Stove’s signature smokeless fire pit and shrinks it down to a compact, go-anywhere size. The kit comes with everything they'll need: a 900ml cook pot, windscreen, carry case, alcohol burner and fire striker. Weighing just over half a pound, this lightweight, fuel-free option is basically s'mores-ready (see, I'm talking about s'mores again!). Carrying a cooler is backbreaking work. This 32-gallon wheeled winner will let them roll into the party with up to 50 cans. It's big enough to store everything they need for a campout or tailgate but small enough to fit in the trunk of a Prius (tested by yours truly). I can attest that everything will stay cool (from said cans to hot dogs and anything else) for up to 48 hours. Maybe she can't always get to the mountains, but this lovely charm will always remind her where her heart is. Each one of these wearable pieces of art is handcrafted from clay to show a vignette of one of nine national parks — from Joshua Tree to Grand Teton. This is a slam-dunk gift. The breathable, quick-dry, SPF 50 neck and head covering can scrunch down to be a scarf on cooler days or accordion out on scorchers. They can dip it in water to keep cool, cover their nose on dusty trails and pull it over their hair to tame sweaty strands. It's indispensable and comes in dozens of colors and styles. This top is so soft you'll feel like you're slipping into silk — yet it performs better than silk ever could on a trail. The breathable fabric will keep them warm without overheating no matter what adventure they may find themselves on — and it dries quickly, should they work up a sweat. This piece is ideal for layering and makes a perfect mid-layer for shoulder season hikes. Doesn't matter if they already have a fleece — this gorgeous pullover is the upgrade they didn't know they needed. It's warm, it's well-made and, quite frankly, the print is stunning. Made by Patagonia (a darling in the outdoorsy community), it's almost entirely made of recycled double-sided fleece, ensuring supreme softness inside and out. Like all Patagonia gear, it's made responsibly in a fair trade-certified factory. We're big fans of the chevron-style pattern, but if you think their style veers elsewhere, it comes in nine other options. True story: I thought my hiking days were behind me. A series of ankle rolls meant I needed a highly structured boot. In my experience that tended to translate as restrictive and blister-inducing, which ruined the experience. My friend Karilyn Owen, a travel blogger at with a strong focus on backpacking and hiking, recommended I try these and I’m so glad I did. Not only are they highly supportive, they are ludicrously comfortable. Unlike many competitors they maintain enough cushion to keep you comfortable even during multi-day treks. But that cushioning doesn’t become a liability: You can actually feel the ground beneath you, which is so important when navigating hidden roots and rocks. And the soles are grippy — they can almost double as rock climbing shoes. I’ve tried them all: Hokas, Merrills, Vasques, Salomons — not only are these the most comfortable (and blister-free!), they're the most stable. Rarely would I recommend you gift something so subjective as a hiking boot, but — for these — I’ll make an exception. In a previous life I tested outdoor gear for a living. When it came to kids' sleeping bags, year after year after year and test after test after test, the REI Kindercone came out on top. Its size makes it ideal for little ones under 5 feet tall, and it has loads of kid-friendly features, like an anti-snag zipper, an adjustable mummy hood and an extra-puffy draft tube to keep cold air out and warm air in. It's machine washable, which is clutch when you're potty training or a mischievous sweet tooth sneaks their s'mores into the sack and falls asleep with it. (MY kid.) All that is well and good but my favorite feature? The attached stuff sack, so it'll never get lost, no matter what level of chaos your child courts. A small pack is essential for keeping half-pints happy on the trails, and this one is just the right size. The internal bladder helps teach little adventurers to stay hydrated early on. It has enough pockets and daisy chains to keep things organized without going crazy with compartments. This thing is built to last; my kid has had his for four years and it's held up beautifully. Know a kid who's struggling with biking? Guardian models are made just for this purpose. The brake design and pedal system allow little ones to put all of the pieces together to gain the confidence they need to soar. The patented Sure Stop brake system ensures they won't flip over the handlebars and the ultra-lightweight frame makes it a snap to maneuver. Yup, another sleeping bag. Got a kid encroaching on (or maybe surpassing) the 5-foot-tall mark? The Kelty Mistral has been my son's favorite since his last growth spurt and, at 5'2", it's my pick too. (It's so affordable I got one for myself!) Sleeping in this bag is nothing short of cloud-like. The extra-long, 19-inch footbed allows for plenty of growth spurts before you need to size up. Until then, it's a great spot for extra clothes, stuffies, a book, a water bottle, or any other "must-have" comforts your kid is angling for before bed. Need a gift for an on-the-go kid in your life? No outdoor gear arsenal is complete without a great fleece. Warm, breathable, durable and fast-drying, this well-made top is designed with 80% postconsumer recycled content so you can feel good about the purchase. And it's so cute!None

Looking for a new social media platform because X, Threads and Mastodon just aren’t cutting it? You could try Bluesky. People seeking to avoid chaos, noise and political bluster in the aftermath of the U.S. elections are noticing a different mood on the Bluesky social platform, where the vibe is seemingly welcoming and there are noticeably fewer trolls. The site announced it had rapidly added more than a million new users in the week after Election Day, and has emerged as one of the fastest growing rivals to Elon Musk’s X and similar platforms. If you’re tempted to check out the new space, here’s a guide on how Bluesky works: Maybe you’re not ready to commit to adding yet another social media account. No problem — you can still look around on Bluesky without signing up because all posts and profiles are public. You might get a sense of deja vu, because the platform’s look and feel are very similar to X. That should be no surprise because Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey was an early Bluesky champion. (Dorsey’s no longer involved with Bluesky, which is owned and run by its executive team as a public benefit corporation.) If you take the plunge and get an account, you’ll need a username. You’ll notice Bluesky handles are a little bit different because they end by default in the site’s domain, .bsky.social. You can personalize your handle to make it more memorable, by using your own website’s domain or buying a custom one through Bluesky. But it might not be something most newbie users need or want to do right away. Bluesky boasts that it gives users “algorithmic choice” to tailor the content they’re shown instead of leaving it up to the whims of a centralized system. “Our online experience doesn’t have to depend on billionaires unilaterally making decisions over what we see,” it says. What it means is that you can follow custom feeds set up by other users, or design your own. If you tap #Feeds in the menu on the left, you’ll see some default offerings like Cat Pics and Gardening. My Bangers is a list of your most popular posts by likes and Catch Up shows the site’s most popular posts from the past 24 hours. You can find more by doing a search and tapping the Feeds button. There’s also the usual “Discover” feed of suggested posts and a chronological feed of accounts that you follow. To help new users settle in, Bluesky has starter packs of recommended feeds and accounts to follow, which anyone can create and share. They don’t show up in Bluesky’s search results but can be found in directories online. Or someone might share one with you. After I signed up, a colleague pointed me to one for major news outlets. There are tens of thousands of starter packs, ranging from broadly appealing topics like Taylor Swift to niche interests like cargo bikes or U.K. comedians. You can follow the whole pack or scroll down the list to choose individual accounts. What about people you followed on X? There’s a browser extension tool called Sky Follower Bridge that will help you find X users who’ve migrated to Bluesky. But check before clicking the follow button to make sure it’s not a different user using the same display name or handle. Ready to join the conversation? You can write posts or reply to others but keep it short because there’s a limit of 300 characters — 20 more than on X. You can also upload photos and videos, though videos can’t be longer than 60 seconds. GIFs and emojis are, of course, available too. You can still @ people by typing in their username, like posts by tapping a heart icon or use hashtags to highlight a theme. Bluesky has added a menu to hashtags, so when you click on one you’ll get different options for seeing, or muting, posts on that topic. Bluesky’s decentralization ethos extends to the content control options it offers. For starters, users can choose in their settings menu whether to see replies, reposts or quote posts in their feed. Specific words or tags can be muted temporarily, or forever, while accounts can be muted or blocked individually, or in bulk by adding them a moderation list. You can even fine tune the level of adult content that shows up in your feed. Bluesky has a team of content moderators to police the site for material that’s illegal or breaks the rules. But it’s also taking a different approach by open-sourcing its content moderation system in an attempt to resolve problems with traditional moderation services which it says “lack transparency and user control.” So, individuals or groups can set up their own content filters, or labelers, that go beyond what Bluesky offers. These labelers can be used to categorize content or users, which can then be blocked or hidden. But they could also be used for informational or creative purposes, like curating or verifying content.David Koch: Time to declutter your life admin for 2025

NoneNov 3, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Racing Louisville FC defender Lauren Milliet (left) and defender Angela Baron (center) and San Diego Wave FC forward Elyse Bennett (right) fight for possession of the ball during the second half at Lynn Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: EM Dash-Imagn Images/ File Photo Racing Louisville FC and general manager Ryan Dell "mutually parted ways" on Tuesday. Dell will be pursuing another position in the soccer industry, per the club. Dell was the first general manager for the expansion Racing Louisville, hired in March 2023, and the club said it intends to fill the position quickly. The new GM will need to get to work right away, with the National Women's Soccer League free-agent signing period opening Dec. 10. "We appreciate Ryan's effort and contributions over the past two seasons," said John Neace, the chairman of Racing Louisville's parent company, Soccer Holdings. "While we fell just short of our goal of making the NWSL playoffs this year, Ryan departs having helped us establish a core group of players who will be competitive in 2025 and beyond. Along with the coaching staff, they promise to make next season an exciting one for us. We wish Ryan the very best in his next career move. He has a bright future." Racing Louisville played their first game on April 10, 2021, a 2-2 draw against the Orlando Pride. In four seasons -- two under Dell -- the club has a 23-40-31 record, including 7-12-7 (28 points) this season. Before joining Racing Louisville, Dell had worked for USA Soccer since 2013, most recently as manager for the U.S. women's national team. --Field Level Media REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowPRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Ketron Shaw scored 30 points to lead Maryland Eastern Shore past Bryn Athyn 91-65 on Saturday. Shaw also contributed seven rebounds and six assists for the Hawks (2-11), who ended a seven-game slide with the win. Chris Flippin added 22 points and five rebounds. Evan Johnson had 14 points. Isaac Marshall and Jalen Cary both scored 15 to lead the Lions. Jalen Parker had 14 points, two steals and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

India's badminton star PV Sindhu got engaged to Hyderabad-based tech executive Venkata Datta Sai. The two-time Olympic medallist shared a picture of her engagement with Datta Sai on her social media. In the picture shared by Sindhu, the two can be seen having rings in their hands and sharing a burst of laughter. The picture has gone viral on social media. Check the post here. Sindhu is set to marry Datta Sai, who is an Executive Director at Posidex Technologies. The two will tie the knot on December 22 in Udaipur. The wedding festivities will begin on December 20. There will be a reception in Hyderabad too. Sindhu's father had revealed that the two families know each other. "The two families knew each other but it was only a month ago that everything was finalised. This was the only possible window as her schedule will be hectic from January," Sindhu's father, PV Ramana, told PTI. "So that is the reason the two families decided to have the marriage ceremony on December 22. The reception will be held in Hyderabad on December 24. She will start her training soon after as the next season is going to be important," he added. The couple will be marrying in the end of December as Sindhu has a busy season coming up. "So that is the reason the two families decided to have the marriage ceremony on December 22. The reception will be held in Hyderabad on December 24. She will start her training soon after as the next season is going to be important," her father further added. PV Sindhu's would-be husband, Venkata Datta Sai is a Hyderabad-based executive director at Posidex Technologies. He did a Diploma in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from the Foundation of Liberal and Management Education. Datta Sai later pursued a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Flame University. He attained a Masters degree in Data Science and Machine Learning from the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore. Datta Sai has also managed team Delhi Capitals. He has worked with JSW as a summer intern and as an in-house consultant. During his tenure, he also managed JSW-owned Delhi Capitals.

PDD Holdings Inc PDD reported downbeat earnings for its fiscal third quarter 2024 on Thursday . The company posted revenue growth of 44% year-on-year to $14.16 billion (68.84 billion Chinese yuan), missing the analyst consensus estimate of $14.47 billion. The Chinese online retailer’s adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.65 (18.59 Chinese yuan) increased from 11.61 Chinese yuan Y/Y, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.82. The stock plunged after the print. Revenues from online marketing services and others rose 24% Y/Y to $7.03 billion. Revenues from transaction services jumped 72% Y/Y to $7.13 billion. Adjusted operating profit grew by 48% Y/Y to $3.81 billion. PDD Holdings held $44.0 billion in cash and equivalents as of September 30, 2024. The company generated $3.92 billion in operating cash flow. “Over the past quarter, our focus remained on driving the high-quality development of the platforms,” said Mr. Lei Chen, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of PDD Holdings. “We are committed to investing consistently and patiently in our platform ecosystem to deliver impactful results over the long run.” PDD shares fell 4.8% to trade at $99.06 on Friday. These analysts made changes to their price targets on PDD following earnings announcement. JP Morgan analyst Andre Chang downgraded PDD Holdings from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $170 to $105. Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang maintained PDD Holdings with a Buy and cut the price target from $185 to $160. Jefferies analyst Thomas Chong, on Thursday, maintained PDD with a Buy and lowered the price target from $181 to $171. Considering buying PDD stock? Here’s what analysts think: Read This Next: Jim Cramer Says This Stock Is A Bitcoin Play And He Prefers To Own Bitcoin © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.A new Channel 4 documentary has revealed the negative impact of mobile phones on children's mood and sleep patterns. The two-part series, Swiped, explores the effect of smartphones on children's behaviour. Presenters Matt and Emma Willis teamed up with The Stanway School in Colchester to challenge a group of Year 8 students – and themselves – to abandon their smartphones for 21 days. This experiment, carried out in partnership with The University of York, involved 26 students undergoing a series of tests, with experts closely observing their behavioural changes over the three weeks. The tests were repeated at the end of the period to determine the effects of giving up your phone on aspects such as sleep and attention. A survey was also conducted among 1000 students about their phone habits. The tests included cognitive tasks to assess attention, reaction times and memory. Students also completed questionnaires on sleep, anxiety, depression, mood, stress, loneliness, enjoyment and social connectedness. Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter The results will be unveiled in the second episode of the series. Show hosts Matt and Emma Willis commented: "The statistics on children's smartphone use are beyond worrying so the time feels absolutely right for the issue to be addressed. We really hope the results of the experiment can spark change and have a lasting and positive impact on everyone.", reports the Mirror . Channel 4 conducted a survey with 1149 students at Stanway School, revealing that 17% reported being cyberbullied, 42% said they've been contacted by a stranger and 32% have encountered explicit content (this includes strong language, violence, and sexual behaviour), with 11% seeing this daily or weekly on their phone. In terms of sleep, only 11% stop using their phones by 8pm and 38% use their phones after 10pm. Students in the phone ban group experienced notable improvements in their sleep quality. On average, they were falling asleep 20 minutes faster than before the ban, and getting a full hour of extra rest each night. Professors Lisa Henderson and Emma Sullivan of the University of York's Department of Psychology remarked: "The academic community has a real responsibility to gather and synthesise evidence on this critically important topic. A rapid response is crucial here, given the ever-changing digital environment. Our goal here was to demonstrate the kind of study that is needed to influence policy and educate young people on the benefits of smartphone abstinence. We hope that the stats reported in the documentary and the findings of the study itself will spark conversations and solutions on how to better integrate smartphones as part of a healthy lifestyle. The effects of smartphones on the likes of sleep are particularly notable, given sleep is critical to an array of developmental outcomes from how children perform at school to their mental and physical health." In a startling revelation from the programme, when hosts Emma and Matt posed as 13 year olds with new phones on TikTok, they encountered suicide content and violence against women within just four hours. Emma shared her dismay during the show, expressing: "It's just not what I thought it would was. I know you hear stories about what can be found on there but finding and searching for something is very different from it being served to you the first time you go on there as a 13 year old." Matt added his thoughts on the dire situation by highlighting that some of the material accessible to kids on their phones is "terrifying". Dr Rangan Chatterjee, speaking on the programme, expressed his concern: "I think there's no question at all, we're giving children smartphones far too young. As a doctor I have seen time and time again that teenagers and adolescents have their mental health problems get significantly better when they cut out the smartphone. I think we as parents are going to have to help our children reset their relationship with technology.In terms of some common principles, I would suggest adopting screen-free mealtimes and no technology in bedrooms." The show's host, Matt, 41, who is a recovering drug addict, shared his own struggles with phone addiction: "I used to belittle it in my head. But when I think about it, I am addicted to my phone. When I'm without it I crave it. I act the same way about this device as I have about substances in the past." He further added: "When I think about the idea of a smartphone ban to the age of 14, I think that's a very wise decision. We are exposing them to so much stuff that they can't process or they shouldn't be seeing, and we are allowing that to happen. The Government can't turn a blind eye to this anymore. You've got to look at this and go, this is a massive problem." ChronicleLive is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our communities. We have a number of communities to join, so you can choose which one you want to be part of and we'll send you the latest news direct to your phone. You could even join them all! To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. 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(NASDAQ: ADSK) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. All growth rates are compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2024, unless otherwise noted. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables. For definitions, please view the Glossary of Terms later in this document. Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights Total revenue increased 11 percent to $1.57 billion ; GAAP operating margin was 22 percent, down 2 percentage points; Non-GAAP operating margin was 36 percent, down 3 percentage points; GAAP income from operations was $346 million , compared to $334 million ; Non-GAAP income from operations was $573 million , compared to $547 million ; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.27 ; Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.17 ; Cash flow from operating activities was $209 million ; free cash flow was $199 million . "Autodesk is leading the industry in modernizing its go-to-market motion. These initiatives enable us to build larger and more durable direct relationships with our customers and to serve them more efficiently. We have already seen significant benefits from these optimization initiatives and there's more to come in the next phase," said Andrew Anagnost , Autodesk president and CEO. "We will continue to deploy capital to offset and buy forward dilution, a practice which has reduced our share count over the last three years, and have significantly extended the duration of our repurchase program by increasing our stock repurchase authorization. Our goal is to deliver sustainable shareholder value over many years." "We generated broad-based underlying growth across products and regions. Overall, macroeconomic, policy, and geopolitical challenges, and the underlying momentum of the business, were consistent with the last few quarters with continued strong renewal rates and headwinds to new business growth," said Betsy Rafael , Autodesk interim CFO. "Given Autodesk's sustained momentum in the third quarter, and smooth launch of the new transaction model in Western Europe , we are raising the midpoints of our billings, revenue, margins, earnings per share, and free cash flow guidance ranges." Additional Financial Details Total billings increased 28 percent to $1.54 billion . Total revenue was $1.57 billion , an increase of 11 percent as reported, and 12 percent on a constant currency basis. Recurring revenue represents 97 percent of total. Design revenue was $1.30 billion , an increase of 9 percent as reported, and 10 percent on a constant currency basis. On a sequential basis, Design revenue increased 3 percent as reported and on a constant currency basis. Make revenue was $171 million , an increase of 28 percent as reported and on a constant currency basis. On a sequential basis, Make revenue increased 6 percent as reported and 5 percent on a constant currency basis. Subscription plan revenue was $1.46 billion , an increase of 11 percent as reported, and 12 percent on a constant currency basis. On a sequential basis, subscription plan revenue increased 3 percent as reported and 4 percent on a constant currency basis. Net revenue retention rate remained within the range of 100 to 110 percent, on a constant currency basis. GAAP income from operations was $346 million , compared to $334 million . GAAP operating margin was 22 percent, down 2 percentage points. Total non-GAAP income from operations was $573 million , compared to $547 million . Non-GAAP operating margin was 36 percent, down 3 percentage points. GAAP diluted net income per share was $1.27 , compared to $1.12 . Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $2.17 , compared to $2.07 . Deferred revenue decreased 9 percent to $3.66 billion . Unbilled deferred revenue was $2.45 billion , an increase of $1.24 billion . Remaining performance obligations ("RPO") increased 17 percent to $6.11 billion . Current RPO increased 14 percent to $4.01 billion . Cash flow from operating activities was $209 million , an increase of $191 million . Free cash flow was $199 million , an increase of $186 million . Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Business Highlights Net Revenue by Geographic Area Net Revenue by Product Family Our product offerings are focused in four primary product families: Architecture, Engineering and Construction ("AEC"), AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, Manufacturing ("MFG"), and Media and Entertainment ("M&E"). Business Outlook The following are forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are set forth below under "Safe Harbor Statement." Autodesk's business outlook for the fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 considers the current economic environment and foreign exchange currency rate environment. A reconciliation between the fiscal 2025 GAAP and non-GAAP estimates is provided below or in the tables following this press release. Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Full Year Fiscal 2025 The fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 outlook assume a projected annual effective tax rate of 20 percent and 19 percent for GAAP and non-GAAP results, respectively. Shifts in geographic profitability continue to impact the annual effective tax rate due to significant differences in tax rates in various jurisdictions. Therefore, assumptions for the annual effective tax rate are evaluated regularly and may change based on the projected geographic mix of earnings. Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Autodesk will host its third quarter conference call today at 5 p.m. ET . The live broadcast can be accessed at autodesk.com/investor . A transcript of the opening commentary will also be available following the conference call. A replay of the broadcast will be available at 7 p.m. ET at autodesk.com/investor . This replay will be maintained on Autodesk's website for at least 12 months. Investor Presentation Details An investor presentation, Excel financials and other supplemental materials providing additional information can be found at autodesk.com/investor . Key Performance Metrics To help better understand our financial performance, we use several key performance metrics including billings, recurring revenue and net revenue retention rate. These metrics are key performance metrics and should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue. These metrics are not intended to be combined with those items. We use these metrics to monitor the strength of our recurring business. We believe these metrics are useful to investors because they can help in monitoring the long-term health of our business. Our determination and presentation of these metrics may differ from that of other companies. The presentation of these metrics is meant to be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or in isolation from, our financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Glossary of Terms Billings: Total revenue plus the net change in deferred revenue from the beginning to the end of the period. Cloud Service Offerings : Represents individual term-based offerings deployed through web browser technologies or in a hybrid software and cloud configuration. Cloud service offerings that are bundled with other product offerings are not captured as a separate cloud service offering. Constant Currency (CC) Growth Rates: We attempt to represent the changes in the underlying business operations by eliminating fluctuations caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates as well as eliminating hedge gains or losses recorded within the current and comparative periods. We calculate constant currency growth rates by (i) applying the applicable prior period exchange rates to current period results and (ii) excluding any gains or losses from foreign currency hedge contracts that are reported in the current and comparative periods. Design Business: Represents the combination of maintenance, product subscriptions, and all EBAs. Main products include, but are not limited to, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Industry Collections, Revit, Inventor, Maya and 3ds Max. Certain products, such as our computer aided manufacturing solutions, incorporate both Design and Make functionality and are classified as Design. Enterprise Business Agreements (EBAs): Represents programs providing enterprise customers with token-based access to a broad pool of Autodesk products over a defined contract term. Flex: A pay-as-you-go consumption option to pre-purchase tokens to access any product available with Flex for a daily rate. Free Cash Flow: Cash flow from operating activities minus capital expenditures. Industry Collections: Autodesk Industry Collections are a combination of products and services that target a specific user objective and support a set of workflows for that objective. Our Industry Collections consist of: Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction Collection, Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection, and Autodesk Media and Entertainment Collection. Maintenance Plan: Our maintenance plans provide our customers with a cost effective and predictable budgetary option to obtain the productivity benefits of our new releases and enhancements when and if released during the term of their contracts. Under our maintenance plans, customers are eligible to receive unspecified upgrades when and if available, and technical support. We recognize maintenance revenue over the term of the agreements, generally one year. Make Business: Represents certain cloud-based product subscriptions. Main products include, but are not limited to, Assemble, Autodesk Build, BIM Collaborate Pro, BuildingConnected, Fusion, and Flow Production Tracking. Certain products, such as Fusion, incorporate both Design and Make functionality and are classified as Make. Net Revenue Retention Rate (NR3): Measures the year-over-year change in Recurring Revenue for the population of customers that existed one year ago ("base customers"). Net revenue retention rate is calculated by dividing the current quarter Recurring Revenue related to base customers by the total corresponding quarter Recurring Revenue from one year ago. Recurring Revenue is based on USD reported revenue, and fluctuations caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates and hedge gains or losses have not been eliminated. Recurring Revenue related to acquired companies, one year after acquisition, has been captured as existing customers until such data conforms to the calculation methodology. This may cause variability in the comparison. Other Revenue: Consists of revenue from consulting, and other products and services, and is recognized as the products are delivered and services are performed. Product Subscription: Provides customers a flexible, cost-effective way to access and manage 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software tools. Our product subscriptions currently represent a hybrid of desktop and cloud functionality, which provides a device-independent, collaborative design workflow for designers and their stakeholders. Recurring Revenue: Consists of the revenue for the period from our traditional maintenance plans, our subscription plan offerings, and certain Other revenue. It excludes subscription revenue related to third-party products. Recurring revenue acquired with the acquisition of a business is captured when total subscriptions are captured in our systems and may cause variability in the comparison of this calculation. Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO): The sum of total short-term, long-term, and unbilled deferred revenue. Current remaining performance obligations is the amount of revenue we expect to recognize in the next twelve months. Solution Provider : Solution Provider is the name of our channel partners who primarily serve our new transaction model customers worldwide. Solution Providers may also be resellers in relation to Autodesk solutions. Spend : The sum of cost of revenue and operating expenses. Subscription Plan: Comprises our term-based product subscriptions, cloud service offerings, and EBAs. Subscriptions represent a combined hybrid offering of desktop software and cloud functionality which provides a device-independent, collaborative design workflow for designers and their stakeholders. With subscription, customers can use our software anytime, anywhere, and get access to the latest updates to previous versions. Subscription Revenue: Includes our cloud-enabled term-based product subscriptions, cloud service offerings, and flexible EBAs. Unbilled Deferred Revenue: Unbilled deferred revenue represents contractually stated or committed orders under early renewal and multi-year billing plans for subscription, services, and maintenance for which the associated deferred revenue has not been recognized. Under FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 606, unbilled deferred revenue is not included as a receivable or deferred revenue on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including quotations from management, statements in the paragraphs under "Business Outlook" above statements about our short-term and long-term goals, statements regarding our strategies, market and product positions, performance and results, and all statements that are not historical facts. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release, including: our strategy to develop and introduce new products and services and to move to platforms and capabilities, exposing us to risks such as limited customer acceptance (both new and existing customers), costs related to product defects, and large expenditures; global economic and political conditions, including changes in monetary and fiscal policy, foreign exchange headwinds, recessionary fears, supply chain disruptions, resulting inflationary pressures and hiring conditions; geopolitical tension and armed conflicts, and extreme weather events; costs and challenges associated with strategic acquisitions and investments; our ability to successfully implement and expand our transaction model; dependency on international revenue and operations, exposing us to significant international regulatory, economic, intellectual property, collections, currency exchange rate, taxation, political, and other risks, including risks related to the war against Ukraine launched by Russia and our exit from Russia and the current conflict between Israel and Hamas; inability to predict subscription renewal rates and their impact on our future revenue and operating results; existing and increased competition and rapidly evolving technological changes; fluctuation of our financial results, key metrics and other operating metrics; our transition from up front to annual billings for multi-year contracts; deriving a substantial portion of our net revenue from a small number of solutions, including our AutoCAD-based software products and collections; any failure to successfully execute and manage initiatives to realign or introduce new business and sales initiatives, including our new transaction model for Flex; net revenue, billings, earnings, cash flow, or new or existing subscriptions shortfalls; social and ethical issues relating to the use of artificial intelligence in our offerings; our ability to maintain security levels and service performance meeting the expectations of our customers, and the resources and costs required to avoid unanticipated downtime and prevent, detect and remediate performance degradation and security breaches; security incidents or other incidents compromising the integrity of our or our customers' offerings, services, data, or intellectual property; reliance on third parties to provide us with a number of operational and technical services as well as software; our highly complex software, which may contain undetected errors, defects, or vulnerabilities; increasing regulatory focus on privacy issues and expanding laws; governmental export and import controls that could impair our ability to compete in international markets or subject us to liability if we violate the controls; protection of our intellectual property rights and intellectual property infringement claims from others; the government procurement process; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; our debt service obligations; and our investment portfolio consisting of a variety of investment vehicles that are subject to interest rate trends, market volatility, and other economic factors. Our estimates as to tax rate are based on current interpretations of existing tax law and could be affected by changing interpretations, further guidance, and additional tax legislation. Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in Autodesk's Form 10-K and subsequent Forms 10-Q, which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Autodesk disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. About Autodesk The world's designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Autodesk's Design and Make Platform unlocks the power of data to accelerate insights and automate processes, empowering our customers with the technology to create the world around us and deliver better outcomes for their business and the planet. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk. #MakeAnything Autodesk uses its investors.autodesk.com website as a means of disclosing material non-public information, announcing upcoming investor conferences and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. Autodesk, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, BIM 360 and Fusion 360 are trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and service offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2024 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Michael Gray Jr. had 19 points and Byron Ireland made two free throws with 6 seconds left to rally Nicholls to a 76-75 victory over Louisiana on Saturday night. Gray shot 6 for 11, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Colonels (4-4). Jamal West added 15 points and nine rebounds. Jaylen Searles hit three 3-pointers and scored 15. Ireland also finished with 15 points. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.