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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...

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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...