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)

Innovation
Trump Debuts AI Development Initiative
February 11, 2019

President Donald Trump is gearing up to sign an initiative later on Monday (Feb. 11) that will focus on artificial intelligence development in the U.S. in an effort to stimulate the market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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NYC Debuts Urban Tech Community Program
February 07, 2019

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and CIV:LAB, a global nonprofit connecting urban innovation ecosystems, have partnered on the launch of The Grid, a network for New York City’s urban tech community. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Warby Parker Goes AR/VR — Will It Generate Sales?
February 04, 2019

Warby Parker has officially joined the ranks of retailers embracing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tech with the launch of new virtual try-on features for users of the brand’s iPhone app (for iPhone X or later). The technology was reportedly built using Apple’s...

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Artificial Intelligence Innovation Steered By U.S. and China
February 04, 2019

Artificial intelligence has started — slowly — to make its presence felt in payments and commerce, including in fraud prevention, via early deployments of the technology and cutting-edge AI algorithms. And with those deployments comes increasing awareness of what AI can really do, how it can...

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WeWork Go Co-Working Space Takes On Starbucks In China
January 29, 2019

WeWork, a workspace firm that has expanded its presence in China, is vying for a chance to take on Starbucks’ market dominance with a new concept, according to a report in TechCrunch. The company’s new service in China is called WeWork Go, and it lets...

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Apple, Aetna Team On Health App
January 29, 2019

Aetna, a CVS Health business, announced Tuesday (Jan. 29) the launch of Attain, a new health experience designed by Aetna in collaboration with Apple. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bitcoin And Dented Radishes: This Week’s Hype Penalty Box Nominees
January 26, 2019

“Hype” is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “to promote or publicize (a product or idea) intensively, often exaggerating its importance or benefits.” It is not all that hard to generate hype – there are whole ecosystems to help people and businesses create it. Get the Full...

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Trust & Will Completes First-Ever US Digital Will
January 24, 2019

Digital estate planning startup Trust & Will has executed the first-ever digital will in the United States, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Amazon Debuts Autonomous Delivery Robot
January 23, 2019

Amazon has a brand-new product that will deliver packages right to consumers’ doors. Named Scout, it’s a robot on six wheels about the size of a small cooler, the retail giant said in a blog post on Wednesday (Jan. 23). Get the Full Story Complete...