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Silicon Valley Loses Grip On Tech Firms

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And just weeks earlier, Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced it was moving its headquarters to Houston, Texas from Silicon Valley. But even Apple Inc., Database giant Oracle Inc. announced Friday (Dec. 11) it was moving to Austin, Texas from Redwood City, California. the Journal notes, has been expanding its presence in Austin.

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Verizon And Samsung Target 2019 For U.S. Release Of 5G Smartphones

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The move would essentially beat Apple to the market with smartphones featuring 5G technology, because reports say that Apple is going to wait until 2020 to release the first iPhones featuring the tech. The delay could prove to be fortuitous for Verizon and Samsung, as the companies fight for Apple’s customers.

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Samsung Expands Beyond Pop-Ups With Full-Scale Stores

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In a potential challenge to Apple at brick-and-mortar retail, Samsung Electronics is looking to move beyond pop-up shops with its own full-scale U.S. 20, which is the day that the brand is expected to announce a foldable phone and the Galaxy S10, Apple Insider reported. The company will reportedly open three stores on Feb.

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In Harvey’s Wake, First Data Offers Free Clovers To Aid Impacted Businesses

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First Data said Saturday that in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the company will send thousands of its Clover Go mobile credit and debit card readers to small businesses (SMBs) in Houston and the surrounding area.

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This Week’s Reads: Multi-Channel, Apple Pay, Self-Service Branch

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The mobile movement driving multi-channel banking – Banking Technology. Banks work to stay relevant as technology evolves – Houston Chronicle. Why Banks Are Buying In to Apple Pay – American Banker. 10 Keys to Apple Pay: The Quick and Dirty Analysis – Javelin Strategy & Research.

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AT&T Jumps On The 5G Bandwagon

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“Together with Samsung, we plan to bring the best in technology and innovation to our customers. Both companies will be beating Apple to the market since the tech giant is going to wait until 2020 to release the first iPhones featuring 5G. Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Fla., Louisville, Ky.,

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Automated Retail Speeds Up Delivery And Checkout

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Last month, Domino’s Pizza announced it would be testing autonomous pizza delivery in Houston with robotics company Nuro. We looked to technology to assist us,” she said. Membership-only wholesale retailer Costco stopped using the technology in 2013, but has re-introduced self-checkout options.

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