Uber Fixes Bug That Reveals Client Secrets
Uber Fixes Bug That Reveals Client Secrets
February 21, 2019  |  Safety and Security

After becoming aware of a bug on its back-end systems, Uber repaired a vulnerability that provided access to secret developer tokens. A developer endpoint had...

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Samsung Teases April Debut Of Galaxy Home Smart Speaker
Samsung Teases April Debut Of Galaxy Home Smart Speaker
February 21, 2019  |  Voice Activation

After announcing its Galaxy Home smart speaker in 2018, Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh has reportedly indicated that the device would be rolled out by...

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SoftBank-Backed On-Demand Physical Storage Startup Clutter Hits $600M Valuation
SoftBank-Backed On-Demand Physical Storage Startup Clutter Hits $600M Valuation
February 21, 2019  |  Investments

After its Vision Fund has invested in companies such as WeWork, Compass and Opendoor, SoftBank said on Wednesday (February 20) that it led a funding...

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Google Maps Takes On Facebook Pages With ‘For You’ Tab
Google Maps Takes On Facebook Pages With ‘For You’ Tab
February 21, 2019  |  Google

To help users follow businesses through the Google Maps iOS app, Google announced a new feature that allows users to monitor updates and news from...

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Garmin Earnings Boosted By Smartwatch Popularity
Garmin Earnings Boosted By Smartwatch Popularity
February 21, 2019  |  Earnings

With the demand for watches by outdoor adventurers bolstering earnings, Garmin’s stock reached its highest point in 11 years, rising 17 percent. The company’s revenue...

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Florida Prisons Delete $11M Worth Of Inmate Music Purchases
Florida Prisons Delete $11M Worth Of Inmate Music Purchases
February 21, 2019  |  Mobile Commerce

Following a switch in contractors that reportedly caused prisoners to lose access to music that they purchased, an inmate in a Florida prison is suing...

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Getting Past ‘Standard’ To ‘Fair’: Tech Brings Efficiency To Mileage Reimbursements
Getting Past ‘Standard’ To ‘Fair’: Tech Brings Efficiency To Mileage Reimbursements
February 21, 2019  |  Disbursements

Everyone knows the ritual, one that combines solid numbers and a sense of hope: the reimbursement of mileage driven by workers in service of their...

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Green Dot Eyes Banking-As-A-Service, Gen Z To Build On Q4 Growth
Green Dot Eyes Banking-As-A-Service, Gen Z To Build On Q4 Growth
February 21, 2019  |  Earnings

Financial technology firm Green Dot, which made its name on its prepaid debit card solutions, is ramping up its focus on Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) after posting...

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Why Not All FinTech Providers Are FinTech Firms
Why Not All FinTech Providers Are FinTech Firms
February 21, 2019  |  Fintech Investments

The distinction between firms that offer financial technology and FinTechs needs to be clearer, according to Provenir Managing Director Paul Thomas, and agility and forward-thinking...

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