SoundHound Gets $75M To Build AI Voice Systems
SoundHound Gets $75M To Build AI Voice Systems
February 01, 2017  |  Innovation

SoundHound, the music recognition app, has raised $75 million, which it will use to build artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can help machines better understand...

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SMB Bank Tide Launches In UK With Smart Features
SMB Bank Tide Launches In UK With Smart Features
February 01, 2017  |  Banking

While many FinTech startups are only interested in securing business from large companies and corporations, U.K. startup Tide is setting itself apart from the pack...

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Still No Transaction Fees On Contactless Payments With AIB
Still No Transaction Fees On Contactless Payments With AIB
February 01, 2017  |  Payment Methods

With the number of U.K. customers using contactless payments to make purchases, AIB announced that it will continue to waive transaction fees for purchases of...

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Braintree Scooped Up A Former Lending Club Exec As Chief Technology Officer
Braintree Scooped Up A Former Lending Club Exec As Chief Technology Officer
February 01, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

In a move to rein in the workload of Juan Benitez, Braintree has announced via blog post that it has officially hired a stand-alone CTO....

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Trump To Sign Cybersecurity Executive Order
Trump To Sign Cybersecurity Executive Order
February 01, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cybersecurity is a big issue in the U.S., and President Donald Trump is taking steps to increase the government’s role in combating it by signing...

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Seedcamp Divests From Its TransferWise Stake
Seedcamp Divests From Its TransferWise Stake
February 01, 2017  |  Investments

Seedcamp, which was an early investor in London money transfer startup TransferWise, has sold off a piece of its stake in a secondary offering. Get...

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Apple Beats On Earnings As Services Soar
Apple Beats On Earnings As Services Soar
February 01, 2017  |  Apple

“There’s a lot to feel great about.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Cardtronics Closes On Its Acquisition Of Spark ATM Systems
Cardtronics Closes On Its Acquisition Of Spark ATM Systems
February 01, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Cardtronics announced Tuesday (Jan. 31) it has closed on its acquisition of Spark ATM Systems, a move the company said marks its entrance into the...

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Zoopla Acquires Hometrack, Real Estate Valuer Startup
Zoopla Acquires Hometrack, Real Estate Valuer Startup
February 01, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Zoopla, an online property listings service in the U.K., recently announced it’s looking to acquire real estate analytics firm Hometrack to the tune of £120...

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