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Two Alleged Hackers Indicted In Florida For Lynda Breach

Two Alleged Hackers Indicted In Florida For Lynda Breach
Two Alleged Hackers Indicted In Florida For Lynda Breach
October 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Following a data breach at learning platform Lynda in 2016, two hackers were indicted in Florida this month on charges of extortion and hacking. One...

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Amazon Adds Home Healthcare Products To Marketplace
Amazon Adds Home Healthcare Products To Marketplace
October 26, 2018  |  Amazon

To offer a new brand of medical devices to consumers, Arcadia Group is working with Amazon to sell products like glucose monitors and blood pressure...

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GDP Continues Growth Trajectory On Consumer Spending
GDP Continues Growth Trajectory On Consumer Spending
October 26, 2018  |  Economy

Data from the Commerce Department Friday (October 26) show an initial reading of GDP growth for the third quarter at 3.5 percent annualized, boosted by...

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UPS Takes On Postmates With eBike Trial In Seattle
UPS Takes On Postmates With eBike Trial In Seattle
October 26, 2018  |  Delivery

United Parcel Service (UPS) announced that it is ready to unveil a delivery test service that utilizes electric bicycles to address growing traffic congestion and...

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The Big Sizzle: Winning Week For Wearables
The Big Sizzle: Winning Week For Wearables
October 26, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

It was a good week for wearables and their future, as the devices continued to show indications of strong promise on the B2C and B2B...

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Sweden’s Central Bank Favors Digital Currency
Sweden’s Central Bank Favors Digital Currency
October 26, 2018  |  Europe

As the Riksbank seeks to adapt to a society that is turning to cashless payment methods, the Swedish central bank is considering issuing a digital currency....

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Pinterest Powers Up Its Shopping Features
Pinterest Powers Up Its Shopping Features
October 26, 2018  |  Retail

Pinterest, as the web’s best-known social media network/visual search engine, is among favored spots for online shoppers. It is also an incredibly tempting and fertile...

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NY Mag To Open Pop-Up Shop; Amazon Go Plans New York Store
NY Mag To Open Pop-Up Shop; Amazon Go Plans New York Store
October 26, 2018  |  Retail

Magazines have been testing the waters of brick-and-mortar retail by opening temporary stores in major cities, and New York Magazine is no exception. The company...

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Today In Data: Jumping On A Fast-Moving Digital Payments Train
Today In Data: Jumping On A Fast-Moving Digital Payments Train
October 26, 2018  |  Today In Data

While cash is unlikely to ever disappear, the digitization of money is proceeding rapidly – and even arguably picking up speed. That’s visible in Visa’s strong...

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