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Bridging Banking Gaps For Cannabis Companies
December 12, 2018

More banks than ever are providing services to the cannabis industry, but a banking gap remains as cash still is king. Green Check Verified CEO Kevin Hart weighs in on how two heavily-regulated industries can use tech to ensure compliance with an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

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Waymo Launches Waymo One Self-Driving Service
December 05, 2018

Waymo, the self-driving company founded by Alphabet, announced on Wednesday (Dec. 5) the launch of Waymo One, its self-driving service. 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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Microsoft, Google To Meet With Trump Admin On Innovation
November 30, 2018

The White House will be hosting a variety of technology executives to discuss “bold, transformational ideas” that “can help ensure U.S. leadership in industries of the future.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Qualcomm Launches Fund For On-Device AI
November 29, 2018

Qualcomm, a wireless technology company based in San Diego, has launched the Qualcomm Ventures AI Fund, with a plan to invest up to $100 million in AI startups, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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WeBank Banking On AI To Improve Customer Service
November 28, 2018

Tencent’s WeBank, China’s first internet-only bank, is banking on artificial intelligence to improve customer service, reported CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Thanksgiving Innovation 101: The Turkey
November 22, 2018

According to the National Turkey Federation (which really does exist) roughly 85 percent of Americans plan to eat turkey for Thanksgiving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Walmart Tests Same-Day Grocery Delivery In China
November 21, 2018

Walmart is piloting same-day grocery delivery in China via a new service called Walmart To Go. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Snap Launches Partner Program To Help Brands Create AR Lenses
November 19, 2018

Snap, the maker of the disappearing messaging app Snapchat, announced Monday (Nov. 19) a partner program aimed at making it easier for brands to use and pay for augmented reality (AR) lenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Retail Innovation Has Changed — Can SMBs Keep Up?
November 09, 2018

It’s not your father’s customer loyalty anymore. The ascent of eCommerce and the digital tools that support it have made it easier — in both theory and practice — for retailers to not only see how consumers browse and what they buy (to analyze the entire path to...