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Google Home Launching In UK This April
Google Home Launching In UK This April
March 29, 2017  |  Google

Google announced that Google Home will be available in the U.K. on April 6, along with the Google Wi-Fi router, according to TechCrunch. The Google Home...

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The Doctor Is In (The Marketplace)
The Doctor Is In (The Marketplace)
March 29, 2017  |  Matchmakers

  The health care industry is going through a rapid transformation. Especially when it comes to the growing number of doctors and nurses looking for...

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Smoothing Out Innovation’s Bumpy Ride
Smoothing Out Innovation’s Bumpy Ride
March 29, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

Making innovation stick is a total balancing act. It’s not just about pushing something out to the market the fastest, as other factors must still...

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The Need For Speed: Paying Gig Economy Workers
The Need For Speed: Paying Gig Economy Workers
March 29, 2017  |  Gig Economy

Speed is king in payments, but when it comes to gig economy workers, so is flexibility. Hyperwallet CEO Brent Warrington spoke with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster...

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How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
March 29, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

While retailers of late have worked hard to broaden the range of experiences they offer, there are some things that no reasonable person would expect...

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Brexit Tracker: Germany’s Tough Position, EU Data Protections, And London’s Slipping Reputation
Brexit Tracker: Germany’s Tough Position, EU Data Protections, And London’s Slipping Reputation
March 28, 2017  |  Brexit

Brexit negotiations are set to begin soon, but whether they will result in a good or bad deal is yet to be determined. In this...

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Chatbot Tracker: Uncovering True Customer Intent?
Chatbot Tracker: Uncovering True Customer Intent?
March 28, 2017  |  Retail

Mom and Pop stores once ruled the retail world in America. Consumers could walk into their local butcher shop and be served their favorite piece...

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Apollo Box Finds What AR Can Do For Retail
Apollo Box Finds What AR Can Do For Retail
March 28, 2017  |  Retail

ECommerce marketplace startup Apollo Box is working to see just what augmented reality (AR) technologies can do for digital retail. Founded just over a year...

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Amazon Tracker: Delays
Amazon Tracker: Delays
March 28, 2017  |  Amazon

After hitting what appears to be an all-time high of $861.74 during Tuesday morning trading last week, Amazon (AMZN) cooled off somewhat over the course...

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