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Apple Engineers Work On ‘Digital Health’ Tools For iOS 12

Apple Engineers Work On ‘Digital Health’ Tools For iOS 12
Apple Engineers Work On ‘Digital Health’ Tools For iOS 12
June 01, 2018  |  Apple

To help users monitor how much time they are spending on their Apple devices and within certain apps, engineers at the tech company have been...

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Pay $4B ICOs Now, Worry Later?
Pay $4B ICOs Now, Worry Later?
June 01, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

We all know that, when it comes to investing, initial coin offerings (ICOs) are a horse of a different color. The allure of cryptocurrencies is...

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Self-Driving Vehicles: The Newest Role for Maps?
Self-Driving Vehicles: The Newest Role for Maps?
June 01, 2018  |  Innovation

Maps were used for many things throughout the centuries. In the coming years, maps will tell self-driving cars when to turn left and right, where...

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The Sweet Side Of A Froyo Franchise
The Sweet Side Of A Froyo Franchise
June 01, 2018  |  Retail

After a winter that seemed on track to last forever, summer has arrived, and with a vengeance in some parts of the United States. That...

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Claire’s To Shutter Another 130 Stores
Claire’s To Shutter Another 130 Stores
June 01, 2018  |  Retail

As Claire’s Stores seeks to attract investors and potential buyers, the retailer has gained approval to close 37 of its brick-and-mortar stores, which are primarily...

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Around The World With Payments And Commerce
Around The World With Payments And Commerce
June 01, 2018  |  Today In Data

The good news about living in a flat world is that it is increasingly connected and accessible — a big opportunity for merchants, consumers and...

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Costco’s eCommerce Sales Rise 37 Percent In Q3 Amid Omnicommerce Push
Costco’s eCommerce Sales Rise 37 Percent In Q3 Amid Omnicommerce Push
June 01, 2018  |  Delivery

As Costco amps up its omnichannel offerings, the warehouse club is seeing that its efforts are paying off: The retailer reported that total eCommerce sales...

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Retail Pulse: More Closures And In-House Brand Sales For Sears
Retail Pulse: More Closures And In-House Brand Sales For Sears
June 01, 2018  |  Retail

Things are not looking good for Sears as 63 more stores hit the chopping block — although, if one is looking for a silver lining,...

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Pinterest Unveils Promoted Video Tool
Pinterest Unveils Promoted Video Tool
June 01, 2018  |  Retail

Advancing its advertising efforts, Pinterest said that it plans to offer a promoted video tool, which allows marketers to gain more real estate than the...

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