Innovation

Innovation
DHL Dials Up Robotics Investment As Delivery Timeframes Shrink
June 02, 2021

In a bid to improve speed and logistics, German courier firm DHL announced on Wednesday (June 2) that it is expanding its partnership with Locus Robotics as it strives to find faster ways to ensure that the correct package gets to the right location, on...

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Construction Tech Firms Contend With Surging Demand And Supply Chain Challenges
June 02, 2021

Among the daily swirl of advancements and announcements from a range of FinTechs, InsurTechs and health techs comes word from a lesser known — albeit equally busy — quadrant of the digital shift: construction tech. “The construction, manufacturing and industrial industries are really facing unprecedented...

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Paymentus CEO Says IPO Cements Role As Bill Payments OS
May 26, 2021

In this heady market environment, initial public offerings (IPOs) have come fast and furious. Within the payments space, the parade of disruptors continues, as Paymentus became the most recent market entrant, rising nearly 40 percent in its trading debut to end the day at $28.61, up from...

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Monetizing The Metaverse In Real Time As It Is Being Built
May 24, 2021

The so-called metaverse — the digital 3D space that is a favorite of gamers — may still be under construction and only starting to come into its own, but it is already taking on a secondary role as a marketing platform. While the overall metaverse...

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New Zoom Platform To Launch ‘Virtual Experiences’
May 19, 2021

Zoom, the poster child of pandemic success, is set to roll out Zoom Events, with the goal of having its platform provide “customers with the tools to create a wide range of engaging virtual experiences.” The company said that the genesis of the new product...

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Ford Rolls Out ‘Power-Up Software’ For Connected Cars
May 13, 2021

Ford is introducing wireless software technology to deliver automatic updates that will keep vehicles equipped with the latest improvements and upgrades. Ford Power-Up will be available in 33 million vehicles by 2028, with some enhancements already rolled out to over 100,000 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E...

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Oura Sleep Rings And The Expanded Future Of Wearables
May 12, 2021

The average consumer may not have heard of the Finnish wearable maker Oura yet — but they have most certainly heard of the firm’s most high-profile users. The NBA, NASCAR, UFC and Formula One racing have all struck deals with the firm, which offers a...

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Fashion Wholesalers Walk The Runway Into The Digital-First Economy
May 07, 2021

Describing something as a “learning experience” or “character building” is rarely a good sign. It’s almost always a sign of a bad situation being described politely, or bad behavior being evaluated after the fact. But some educational and character-building experiences can’t be avoided, and for...

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The Metaverse Takes Its Next Leap Toward The Mainstream
April 30, 2021

The metaverse has its latest nightlife hotspot for gaming enthusiasts, as a new Atari-themed casino is opening its doors in the digital space. The casino will be the third such gambling establishment operated by the DAO Decentral Games, which purchases land in virtual worlds like...