Innovation

Innovation generally refers to changing processes or creating more effective processes, products and ideas. For businesses, this could mean implementing new ideas, creating dynamic products or improving your existing services.

(source: business.gov.au)

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FedEx Teams With Walmart, Target On Same-Day Delivery Robot
February 27, 2019

FedEx plans to start testing a delivery robot this summer for “last-mile” home deliveries, and has partnered with Walmart, Pizza Hut and others to try out the technology, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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HTC’s Exodus Blockchain Phone Can Now Be Bought With Real Money
February 26, 2019

Taiwanese tech company HTC will allow customers to buy its blockchain-based phone, the Exodus 1, with fiat (real money) currency all around the world, according to reports.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Mastercard, Doconomy Launch Green Mobile Banking Service
February 25, 2019

Doconomy and Mastercard announced Monday (Feb. 25) a joint collaboration to fight climate change by enabling DO, a free mobile banking service that enables users to reduce their CO2 footprints through carbon offsetting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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QSRs Speed Ahead With Delivery — But The Road Remains Long
February 22, 2019

Nothing ruins an evening — or a morning, an afternoon or even an entire weekend day — than food delivery that gets it wrong. Perhaps that’s why, even in a society that is increasingly online and increasingly mobile-centric, a robust segment of the quick service restaurant...

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Verizon Plans Rollout Of 5G In 30 U.S. Cities In 2019
February 21, 2019

Verizon will be bringing its 5G technology to 30 U.S. cities by the end of the year, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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The State Of FI Innovation: Moving In Reverse
February 19, 2019

Those who work in and around high tech and innovation are lulled into a narrative about progress being on a march ever forward, rarely slowing, never stopping and certainly never turning around and marching in the wrong direction.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Facebook Aims To Advance AI By Creating Its Own Chips
February 18, 2019

Facebook wants to create its own chips to deliver the type of computing speeds necessary to take the next leap forward in artificial intelligence, according to a report in the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Alphabet Seeks Share Of Taxes For Toronto ‘Smart City’
February 15, 2019

To create a smart city on the waterfront of Toronto, Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs is reportedly looking for a share of development fees, increased land value and property taxes for the project in the Canadian city. The funds would reach roughly $6 billion over a period spanning...

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New Eye-Tracking VR Tech By Qualcomm, Accenture Helps Retailers Stack Shelves Better
February 14, 2019

Two tech companies and a food brand have teamed up to develop a virtual reality (VR) headset that uses eye-tracking tech to determine the best way that retailers should stock products on shelves, according to a report by VentureBeat. Get the Full Story Complete the...