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Waiting for 5G’s Payoff — and Killer App
March 04, 2022

Given the money spent, and the relatively scant payoff thus far, 5G might  be, at least for now, a solution in search of a problem. If one tallies up the tens of billions of dollars spent by the major U.S. wireless carriers, which are now...

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Big Tech Weekly: Meta Is on the Ropes Again
February 25, 2022

Meta Platforms had another challenging week. Facebook’s parent company is facing an order by the European Union agency responsible for protecting personal information to suspend data transfers to the United States. The Data Protection Commission’s (DPC) ruling could cause Facebook’s parent company to retaliate by...

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Driverless Car Developers Benefit From Nevada Law Until Federal Law Is in Place
February 25, 2022

Nevada has been one of the strongest supporters of autonomous vehicles (AV) by permitting firms to conduct testing in real-world settings that is not permitted anywhere else in the country. In fact, the next step on the AV’s evolution is occurring right now in Las...

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Developers Work to Optimize Drivers’ Control of Apps in Cars 
February 23, 2022

Touchscreen controls are an elegant solution when you can look at the device as you’re using it, but they’re less convenient when you’re driving. Sometimes it’s easier to feel around for a button or dial on the dashboard so you can keep your eyes on...

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Former FDIC CIO Pens Stinging Critique of Agency’s Innovation Focus
February 22, 2022

When Sultan Meghji resigned Friday (Feb. 18) as chief innovation officer at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), he said he did so after encountering numerous challenges to lead a technological transformation of America’s financial system. Meghji wrote in a Bloomberg opinion piece that existing...

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Today in FinTech: Netspend Says Partnerships Can Save Brands Time, Money
February 17, 2022

Today in FinTech, Netspend brings up the existential question every brand should ponder: Should they become a FinTech just because they can? Plus, domestic freight and trucking have been long overdue for a payments overhaul, and Mastercard partner with 16 companies on its real-time digital...

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Businesses Track Cargo, Rent Commercial Vehicles Through Tech Platforms
February 17, 2022

Businesses coping with the current challenges in supply chain management and commercial vehicle acquisition are finding solutions in technology platforms. Ryder System reported Wednesday (Feb. 16) during its quarterly earnings call that two of its technology platforms are seeing a growing uptake by businesses, and...

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Fixed Wireless Access Is ‘First Killer 5G Application’
February 15, 2022

Fixed wireless access (FWA), the technology that enables 5G home internet, was among the stars in the Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 13), as it was featured in commercials during the big game by both T-Mobile and Verizon. Available in select areas, FWA delivers internet access...

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Today in FinTech: PayGround With eCW Eases Payment Hassles for Healthcare Providers and Patients
February 13, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, change is in the digital air as several firms look to the future with new funding, fresh talent and time-saving tools. In time-saving news, healthcare payments platform PayGround is collaborating with eClinicalWorks, which automates patient payments and billing. Meanwhile, the FinTech...