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Chinese, Russian Investors Pour $460M Into Chinese Facial Recognition Startup
Chinese, Russian Investors Pour $460M Into Chinese Facial Recognition Startup
November 02, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Megvii Face++, the Chinese facial recognition startup, has raised $460 million in venture capital funding, led by the Chinese government. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The New York Subway’s Better Digital Ticket To Ride
The New York Subway’s Better Digital Ticket To Ride
November 02, 2017  |  Mastercard

New York City commuters – arguably the most on-the-go demographic in the United States – do not want to wait for anything. Which means the inefficient, rush-hour...

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Facebook Crushes Earnings — But Warns That Increased Costs Are Ahead
Facebook Crushes Earnings — But Warns That Increased Costs Are Ahead
November 02, 2017  |  Facebook

Facebook managed to notch another quarterly earnings report that outstripped Wall Street’s expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Walmart To Throw 20,000 Holiday Parties
Walmart To Throw 20,000 Holiday Parties
November 01, 2017  |  Retail

Walmart plans to throw thousands of parties in its Supercenter retail locations this holiday season, according to news from Fortune. The move is likely an attempt...

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Pomelo’s Fast Fashion, Affordable Pricing And Global Ambitions
Pomelo’s Fast Fashion, Affordable Pricing And Global Ambitions
November 01, 2017  |  Retail

Launched in Thailand in 2014, Pomelo has always had a bigger vision for its fast fashion eCommerce shop as a global brand bringing value to...

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Walmart Will No Longer Carry Danskin Brand
Walmart Will No Longer Carry Danskin Brand
November 01, 2017  |  Retail

Walmart will no longer carry Danskin brand apparel products in its stores or on its website, according to New York Post reports from Tuesday (Oct....

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The Matchmaker Is In: Bootler, the Kayak Of Online Food Delivery
The Matchmaker Is In: Bootler, the Kayak Of Online Food Delivery
November 01, 2017  |  Retail

Pizza or Chinese, sushi or Indian? Deciding where to order food has always been a point of group contention. Michael DiBenedetto, founder and CEO of...

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Fiserv Q3 Posts Low Single Digit Payments Growth
Fiserv Q3 Posts Low Single Digit Payments Growth
November 01, 2017  |  News

Financial services technology firm Fiserv reported results for the third quarter that showed top line growth even as some revenue streams were pressured. Earnings missed...

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