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FEMA Looks At Blockchain To Aid Disaster Payouts

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The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed that it might look into using blockchain technology to streamline disaster insurance payouts, as well as speed up its response to disasters. As Cointelegraph reported, U.K.-based

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Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec

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Technology companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores to let customers try out their products in real life. In the space, consumers can experience technology, services and products from Microsoft and from the company’s partners. The flagship was designed to build connections with customers, businesses and the local community.

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Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: Grocery Upgrades, Entertainment Expansions

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When Amazon Go’s cashierless checkout technology came out, its ambitions were modest. The technology is also slated to support a series of pop-up shops. 20) with questions as to whether the footage could be accessed by foreign entities, or whether the technology posed a risk to national security. and Puerto Rico.