Connected vehicles, automobiles equipped with internet connectivity and a range of sensors that enable them to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and external systems, continue to garner significant attention and adoption. This connectivity promises benefits including enhanced safety, improved traffic management and efficiency. Immersive in-car...
The increasing attacks on educational institutions, especially in the U.S., has prompted a pressing need for robust security measures to safeguard school campuses. In response to this sobering reality, institutions are increasingly turning to advanced technologies and automation to enhance the resilience of their “connected...
Lyft said it has made several improvements for drivers in its latest product update, the Early 2024 Release. The rideshare platform’s latest release addresses key concerns such as earnings, deactivations and safety, Lyft said in a Tuesday (Feb. 6) blog post. “We take driving as...
After two years of persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, consumers have adopted a range of conservative attitudes across consumer products and services. This includes seeking bargains more proactively online, shopping in low-cost shops for clothing or grocery items, and leveraging buy now, pay later (BNPL)...
April 04, 2024
Death, taxes — and traffic — are some of life’s unavoidable certainties. But in the quest for smarter, more efficient urban environments, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to pave the way for significant advancements in traffic optimization by transforming intersections into smart, cloud-connected grids. After all, AI can process complex datasets much faster than any […]
November 30, 2021
If the metaverse is a virtual world, will it need a virtual version of INTERPOL to police it for fraud and financial crimes? Like so many things about the nascent...
November 22, 2021
Consumers crave the convenience of the connected economy, but they still want the security of knowing that their money is safe if they share their bank account credentials with a...
October 06, 2021
We live life across channels, across payment modalities. Tourists go from country to country, shop in stores and online, wield different cards and digital wallets, and leverage mobile apps to...
February 06, 2024
Lyft said it has made several improvements for drivers in its latest product update, the Early 2024 Release. The rideshare platform’s latest release addresses key concerns such as earnings, deactivations and safety, Lyft said in a Tuesday (Feb. 6) blog post. “We take driving as seriously as drivers do,” David Risher, CEO of Lyft, said […]
November 03, 2023
President Biden issued an executive order on Monday (Oct. 30) on artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure that America leads in harnessing the potential of AI while managing its risks. Two...
October 12, 2023
Meta Platforms is reportedly working to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools as it rolls out a series of new chatbots. Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, is...
September 26, 2023
Retail crime has become a growing concern for retailers in the United States, with incidents on the rise and significant financial losses being incurred. Shrink accounted for $112.1 billion in...
