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NJ Launches First Mobile App For Lottery Tickets

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New Jersey is the first state lottery to authorize lottery courier services formally, enabling the placement of orders via a mobile app, according to an announcement from the company. . Players in New Jersey can place orders in the app for favorites like Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, and New Jersey’s Pick-6.

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CUs Use AI, Cloud-Based Tools To Drive Member Engagement

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Affinity Federal Credit Union is one such CU that began upgrading its systems in 2016 as the New Jersey-based CU began its evolution to an automated service model. Contactless payment innovation is underway at the nation’s CUs as the public shuns cash and even physical cards to lower the risks of infection.

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Macy’s Rolls Out Mobile Checkout

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When it’s time to check out, customers go to a dedicated counter where the cashier makes sure they scanned the correct number of items and removes a security tag. The retailer has already tested the technology at a store in New Jersey. The innovations come as Macy’s seeks to evolve in the face of competition.

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Bitcoin Daily: NJ Assembles Blockchain Initiative Task Force; IBM Eyes Blockchain Browser

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New Jersey ’s governor has signed a bill to implement a Blockchain Initiative Task Force. The task force is comprised of 14 appointed members and has 180 days to file a study to the governor’s office and the state’s committee on science, tech and innovation.

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Pay Cards, Flex Pay Options Help Employees During Pandemic

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DailyPay, the New York-based provider of software that allows employees to access their pay without waiting for their next pay period, saw a 400 percent rise in use between March 14 and March 17 as workers rushed to access their money to stock up before shelter-in-place rules took effect, the news outlet said.

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Affinity Federal Credit Union On The Importance Of Accelerating Digital Transformations

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New Jersey-based Affinity Federal Credit Union began upgrading its systems about five years ago as it looked toward the digital future. The new features include a biometric voice authentication system intended to reduce the time spent waiting on hold and fortify security. Prioritizing Upgrades.

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Travelers Expands Amazon Smart Home Program

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The new states enjoying these perks now include Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. The discounts — along with a free Amazon Echo Dot — were first available to Travelers home insurance customers in California, as well as its Quantum Home 2.0

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