The Philippines Give Grab Approval, With Conditions
The Philippines Give Grab Approval, With Conditions
August 10, 2018  |  South East Asia

In the Philippines, Grab’s acquisition of Uber’s operations is moving forward with approval from the country’s governing body for competition. The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC)...

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Postbank Kenya Rolls Out Mobile Banking Platform
Postbank Kenya Rolls Out Mobile Banking Platform
August 10, 2018  |  Banking

In an effort to take advantage of mobile phone penetration, Postbank Kenya has launched a new banking service. The mobile offering, which is called M-Chama,...

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A Bundle Of Contradictions: The Online Privacy Landscape
A Bundle Of Contradictions: The Online Privacy Landscape
August 10, 2018  |  Ecosystems

At first glance, 2018 is shaping up to be a year that has brought meaningful consumer, regulatory and legislative backlash against lax online privacy. Europe’s...

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Alexa Voice Interaction Comes To Apple iOS
Alexa Voice Interaction Comes To Apple iOS
August 10, 2018  |  Alexa

To help users on iPhones and iPads use Alexa, Amazon has unveiled voice interaction for the popular voice assistant on its iOS Alexa app. Through...

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Hackers Target Bank Customers In Brazil With DNS Redirects
Hackers Target Bank Customers In Brazil With DNS Redirects
August 10, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers are seeking to gain user credentials through Internet of Things (IoT) devices by targeting customers of a Brazilian bank. Radware Threat Research Center wrote...

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Facebook, L’Oreal Utilize AR For Makeup Tests
Facebook, L’Oreal Utilize AR For Makeup Tests
August 10, 2018  |  Retail

L’Oreal is teaming up with Facebook to conduct virtual tests using augmented reality, which will allow customers to see how they look with different makeup,...

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Today In Data: Following The Spend To New Opportunities
Today In Data: Following The Spend To New Opportunities
August 10, 2018  |  Today In Data

When in doubt about what consumers or businesses want and need, follow the money. But look sharp, as banks and FIs everywhere are focused on moving...

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LevelUp Pairs With Smarter Takeout
LevelUp Pairs With Smarter Takeout
August 10, 2018  |  Mobile Order Ahead

LevelUp has announced a new partnership. Going forward, the restaurant mobile payments and loyalty firm will tie in with Smarter Takeout, an online and mobile...

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Retail Pulse: Mattress Firm Mulls Bankruptcy; Walmart Plans Robotic Grocery Pickup
Retail Pulse: Mattress Firm Mulls Bankruptcy; Walmart Plans Robotic Grocery Pickup
August 10, 2018  |  Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers have sought to reduce their retail footprint in hard times, and Mattress Firm, Inc. is no exception. The brand could close between 600 to...

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