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MARCH 25, 2019

Unfortunately, Apple didn’t announce a lot of details other than the name and that it will be available in the fall with online and offline viewing,” according to one on-scene round-up of the Apple event. “It Online Gaming. Magazine Subscriptions. Even Burger King is doing it, via small coffee purchases and its mobile app.).

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AUGUST 10, 2018

From giving sports and music fans a new way to buy tickets to the big game or sold out concert, to helping nonprofits raise more funds for their good cause, payment-powered online platforms have changed how payments are made today. In the U.S., Meanwhile, other major players are also looking to add payments to their platforms.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Combating fraud is not a one-and-done process, as people will find new ways to circumvent the best efforts,” said Mandy Shaw, CEO of Pasadena, California-based artisanal pizza chain Blaze Pizza. Mobile ordering is at the center of business operations for Blaze Pizza and many fast casual dining chains today. Pandemic-Driven Pivots.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018

What would one say about a computer geek who said he could protect their online identity , and while doing do would make a bold move against the likes of Facebook and Google ? Technology that enables consumers to control their data as they shop, pay and perform other tasks online. As consumers become more cautious — cynical?

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MAY 30, 2018

The industry is booming, and consumers who shop for beauty products have no shortage of brand options in stores and online. In a recent interview, Lord explained how NARS is working to carve out its niche by investing in data and personalization tools for both online and offline customers. It’s also seeing a similar shift in the U.S.,

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The analysis revealed the Menlo Park, California-based social media giant is rapidly increasing headcount to strengthen its specialized product and product innovation teams. Facebook has announced plans to integrate Oculus with its social media platform through Facebook Spaces.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 16, 2016

Lenny is meant for mobile (of course) and launched today in California. Millennials hate credit — but a new service called Lenny is out to change that. It will reach Texas, Florida and New York in the next 10 to 12 months, according to the company, which claims that, in less than three Read More.

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JUNE 21, 2017

While the world of payments has mostly gone online – rent remains stubbornly analog in the age of digital. Those types of operators don’t need a complex suite of property management tools, Abell noted, they just need a way to be paid fairly simply. We operate nationwide, but we’ve launched about two months ago is an affiliate program.

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JULY 18, 2017

Over 20 years ago, in 1996 Pinup Girl was not quite the online destination for stylized shoppers looking for a retro flavor, it was a wrack of hand sewn cloths in founder Laura Byrnes living room. ” And they mean any trend.

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

The machines, developed by Beverly Hills Caviar , a California-based international supplier of high-end fish eggs, offer opulent delicacies including various caviar options, escargot, Italian truffles and gourmet salts, as well as accoutrements like mother of pearl plates and spoons. A few years ago, U.S.

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MAY 18, 2018

The nation’s largest supermarket operator announced this week that it has officially signed a deal with U.K.-based based online grocery firm Ocado , which will see the firm become Kroger’s exclusive partner in the U.S. By next year, they hope to resume operations in Southern California.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

The European Union ’s governing European Commission published drafts of new rules for digital services that would cover social media, digital marketplaces and other platforms. The two proposals serve one purpose: to make sure that we as users have access to a wide choice of safe products and services online.

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JULY 30, 2018

That is unless the shopper is online, in which case they might find themselves picking through 100,000 options. Walmart wants to develop a stronger name for itself as a lifestyle brand, and a richer reputation for having a social media presence. Walmart Wants To Make Friends With People Who Influence People.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

THE BANKER AWARDS The Bank Acquisition of the Year – goes to the unique PacWest and Banc of California deal. Paul wrote the “ Online Banking for Dummies ” book in the late ’80s. The Holy Crap Operational Risk Award – goes to the growing threat of ransomware with bank technology vendors. Paul Murphy, founder of Murphy & Co.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

With more consumers moving to mobile transactions over visits to branches, some banks are considering closing brick-and-mortar locations to reduce operational costs. The price of real estate is prompting even the largest players in the banking world to scale back their branch operations. Staying on Top of Customer Expectations.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The Edelman Trust Barometer shows that public confidence in search engines and social media platforms fell 11 percentage points from 2017 and 2018. Massive customer data breaches, inadvertent data exposures, hidden tracking apps, internet surveillance, and more have helped erode consumers’ trust in tech companies.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 27, 2016

That’s the goal of SaleMove , the company that has built a platform that enables businesses that sell services – banking, mortgage, insurance – to provide an online user experience that exceeds the in-person version. Headquartered in New York City, with offices in Estonia and Irvine, California. Founded in May 2012.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

times tangible book for the attractive geographic footprint of BBVA weeks before the COVID vaccine starts to ship should spell accretion and strong future strategic positioning for PNC, especially in Texas where a brain drain from California led by Elon Musk will continue. Bank Deal of the Year PNC nabs BBVA USA – paying 1.3 Gritty is good.

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

They were dubbed by local and national media channels “The Bling Ring” given their love of stealing shiny things — mostly jewelry — from homes of famous people, like the previous holders of the title. But the downside to social media is that it’s also an excellent information channel for the dishonest.

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

An Amazon representative said, per the report, “We continuously update our privacy practices to ensure that we meet the evolving needs and expectations of customers and regulators and fully comply with all applicable laws in every country in which we operate.”. Facebook and Google Could Face Large Fines With Potential Australian Legislation.

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MARCH 31, 2020

legislators in several states are either drafting, voting on or have passed requirements to tackle online data’s and transactions’ importance, but these laws often do not integrate well with those passed in neighboring states. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a jump in online payments versus those made in stores, for example.

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

As Karen Webster pointed out, the first commerce intermediary to operate at scale was Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar , which opened for business 558 years ago. We had a guy that brought a dog from a lady in California on his way to New York,” Gorlin shared. “He Social media is a powerful tool to inspire donations — even micro donations.

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CB Insights

MARCH 13, 2019

Company Description: Based in San Mateo, California, Snowflake Computing serves enterprise-level clients with cloud-based data warehouse solutions. Company Description: Operating out of Santa Monica, California, GoodRx offers a cost-saving platform for prescription drugs. Snowflake Computing. Valuation: $3.95B. Valuation: $2.8B.

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William Mills

MAY 9, 2018

Presenter Profile: How they describe themselves: AI Foundry uses AI and user-guided machine learning to transform enterprise operations by integrating information, people and processes. Info: Covered Security acts as a personal security assistant looking out for your online life. Good job AI Foundry! Demo video will be available soon.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

operation of Russian-based company. Showing a customer going online via their PC browser to make a payment by buying currency and I assume sending to someone else in a different currency. I like it; I need to learn more about what they are doing as it’s the right direction from offline to online. No other app does that.

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CB Insights

MARCH 6, 2019

After soaring to a multi-billion-dollar valuation behind an iconic founder, a team of prominent backers, and a promise to revolutionize blood testing, Theranos officially ceased operations in 2018. That July, it banned Holmes from owning or operating a lab for two years. The rise and fall of Theranos. The rise and fall of Pets.com.

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CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

Solyndra intended to use the funding to dramatically expand its manufacturing facilities in Fremont, California, in a move that the company said would create approximately 3,000 new jobs. Coda’s unsold vehicles were later acquired by Mullen Technologies, an electric vehicle company based in California.

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CB Insights

JUNE 5, 2019

Ford was also granted a patent for a keyless biometric device that authorizes drivers to operate vehicles using a variety of biometrics, including facial recognition, in 2015. MasterCard, for instance, has been experimenting with a feature it calls “selfie pay” since 2016, in which customers use a phone camera to approve online purchases.

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CB Insights

JUNE 4, 2019

Fueled by social media, consumers want to get a hold of the latest trends as quickly as possible, and retailers must rapidly increase production to meet demand. California-based startup Bolt Threads uses bioengineering inspired by spider webs to spin silk proteins into fibers. Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that nine social media companies and streaming services — including Amazon , Facebook , TikTok , Reddit , and more — turn over information about how they collect data, according to a press release. Wilson said in a joint statement.

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CB Insights

APRIL 26, 2018

USD) in 2016 to RMB12.9B ($2B USD) in 2017, going mostly towards salaries across its research institutes in China and California, which are primarily focused on AI. City Brain crunches data from cameras, sensors, social media feeds, and government data, among other things.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Attorney General William Barr said in a statement that millions of Americans rely on the internet and online platforms, making competition in the industry vital. EU regulators are reportedly creating a list of approximately 20 firms that they want to hit with stricter regulations over competition and other operational activities.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Online platforms like Hipcamp and Campsy have emerged to help campers book unique lodging experiences like yurts, treehouses, and caves. Social media is also helping campers discover new places to visit, then share their experiences with others: 30% of millennials said that they picked a camping spot after seeing someone else go there.

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2019

The Israel-based company focuses on providing enterprises with blockchain-powered, decentralized payment platforms, and operates its COTI Pay solution, enabling companies to white label digital wallets. Fractal Labs operates an API platform for financial institutions to support small business financial services, and expand SMB financing.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

There has been no summer slowdown for regulatory overtures toward technology firms, spanning social media, antitrust concerns and the cryptocurrency arenas. Back then, Facebook said the FTC was examining “areas of social networking or social media services, digital advertising and/or mobile or online applications.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Depending on how sophisticated their data operations are, it is possible your elected representatives know quite a bit about you. California has rules about how the data can be accessed and commercialized. But the rather sophisticated tracking, sorting, sifting and use of the troves of consumer data on offer on the web?

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

RFID for verification, automation, & online integration. AR/VR redefines the online and in-store experience. Another, out of Amazon’s Lab126 R&D arm in California, would use images to learn about a particular fashion style and create similar images from scratch. Social media accelerates that cycle.

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