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How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers

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Blockchain technology is taking hold in the Southwest, with the help of organizations encouraging development in the space. Approximately 140 firms that are involved in blockchain technology and crypto assets have a presence in Austin, Harris said. The city is also home to platforms such as NEM, Steem, Wanchain, DigiByte and Decred.

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Verizon 5G Network Launch Foreshadows Mobile Commerce Changes

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Verizon launched the world’s first commercial 5G Ultra Wideband network in October 2018 with the rollout of 5G Home broadband internet service in Houston, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Indianapolis,” the company said. As PYMNTS has reported , Verizon plans to bring its 5G technology to 30 U.S. 5G Potential. 5G Potential.

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Why Smart Cities Of The Future Won’t Be Built In A Day

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We had been talking about all of the things we would do in the not-yet-defined future, where 5G technology is ubiquitous, our cities are connected and our lives are even better digitally modulated. But something else that was limited was the imagination of the designers who had never seen the technological innovations that were to come.

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How QSRs Bring Mobile And Digital Payments To The Table

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In the age of quick-service restaurant (QSR) dining technology innovation, restaurants are frantically looking into ways to provide consumers with mobile ordering bells and whistles like third-party payment integrations, rewards programs and surprise-and-delight offers. It was always about continuing to provide a remarkable experience.” .

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Walmart-Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: A Slow Start To A New Year

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Of course, taking a break is a relative term when it comes to the race for the consumer’s whole paycheck — Walmart, according to most reports , is running barn-burner deals that rival Black Friday savings. Many patent applications never materialize into actual technology. Big News of the Week: The Next Round of Voice Innovation .

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Apart-Hotels Turn Apartments Into Boutique Lodging

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Gandhi said he has always been the one to look for the coffee shop with a great atmosphere (and, of course, great coffee). Locale currently lists locations in Austin, Houston and Nashville on its website. The Apart-Hotel Market. Gandhi pointed out that the quality and experience of apartment buildings have evolved.

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Healthcare Disruption Brings More Impact To The Retail World

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Walgreens and VillageMD , a leading national provider of primary healthcare, have announced a partnership to provide primary care services for adult patients in the Houston, Texas area. Those competitors, of course, include Amazon. Other retailers are also focusing on primary care. Lessons to Come. Mobile Moves.

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