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Federal Judge Denies Gov’t Request To Take WeChat Off App Stores

Federal Judge Denies Gov’t Request To Take WeChat Off App Stores
Federal Judge Denies Gov’t Request To Take WeChat Off App Stores
October 23, 2020  |  Mobile

A request from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to change a decision that let Google and Apple keep providing WeChat for download in app stores...

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Walmart’s Flipkart Invests $204M For Stake In Indian Fashion Retailer Aditya Birla
Walmart’s Flipkart Invests $204M For Stake In Indian Fashion Retailer Aditya Birla
October 23, 2020  |  Walmart

Walmart India’s eCommerce firm Flipkart is investing $204 million (₹1,500 crore) for a 7.8 percent stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), the...

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Skipify, Google Partner To Bring Shopping To Gmail
Skipify, Google Partner To Bring Shopping To Gmail
October 23, 2020  |  Google

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered payments startup Skipify is partnering with Google to deliver shopping features within the Gmail ecosystem, the companies said announced on Friday (Oct....

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The Gap Sets Out Digital-First Strategy
The Gap Sets Out Digital-First Strategy
October 23, 2020  |  Retail

The Nike retailing model has shown itself again as The Gap announced Thursday that it will close underperforming stores, focus on the digital-first economy and...

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Uber, Lyft Lose AB5 Appeal In California
Uber, Lyft Lose AB5 Appeal In California
October 23, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Silicon Valley rideshare giants Uber and Lyft must abide by a California Court of Appeals’ decision that they can no longer classify their drivers as...

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Lyft Partners With Venmo To Offer More Ridesharing Payment Options
Lyft Partners With Venmo To Offer More Ridesharing Payment Options
October 22, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Rideshare platform Lyft is teaming up with Venmo to give riders the option to pay for their trip or split the cost with others, Lyft...

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Facebook Brings Dating App To Europe
Facebook Brings Dating App To Europe
October 22, 2020  |  Facebook / Meta

Social media giant Facebook is bringing its online dating tool to Europe after seeing success in the 20 countries where Facebook Dating is already offered,...

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Facebook’s WhatsApp Enables In-Chat Purchases
Facebook’s WhatsApp Enables In-Chat Purchases
October 22, 2020  |  Social Commerce

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is introducing new services that will enable business users to sell directly on the platform within chats, WhatsApp said in a statement on...

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