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Report: Apple Alters Disputed Smartwatches, Avoids US Ban
Report: Apple Alters Disputed Smartwatches, Avoids US Ban
January 15, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has reportedly made a strategic move to avoid a U.S. ban on some of its smartwatches. Facing a ban resulting from a patent dispute with...

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IMF Says AI Could Impact 60% of Jobs in Advanced Economies
IMF Says AI Could Impact 60% of Jobs in Advanced Economies
January 15, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment will be especially great in advanced economies, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Overall, among economies of all...

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Attack Vectors 2024: Scaling Effective Cyber Hygiene Throughout Your Business 
Attack Vectors 2024: Scaling Effective Cyber Hygiene Throughout Your Business 
January 15, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Most crimes, especially most cybercrimes, are crimes of opportunity. And faced with a proliferation of simple yet effective attacks from cybercriminals leveraging scalable tactics powered by...

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Circle CEO: ‘Good Chance’ US Adopts Stablecoin Rules in 2024
Circle CEO: ‘Good Chance’ US Adopts Stablecoin Rules in 2024
January 15, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Circle’s CEO is confident that 2024 will be the year America adopts stablecoin legislation. While the U.S. has no federal cryptocurrency legislation, Jeremy Allaire, whose...

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Microsoft Launches Premium Subscription for AI Companion Copilot
Microsoft Launches Premium Subscription for AI Companion Copilot
January 15, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft introduced a premium subscription that adds capabilities to its artificial intelligence companion, Copilot. The new Copilot Pro subscription caters to users who want faster...

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PTPShopy Debuts Crypto Payment Platform for Businesses
PTPShopy Debuts Crypto Payment Platform for Businesses
January 15, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Business-focused cryptocurrency payment gateway PTPShopy announced it had begun operations Monday (Jan. 15). “For software or hosting providers, PTPShopy presents a superior SaaS crypto payment solution, enabling easy integration...

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Detected Raises $2.4 Million to Expand Business Onboarding Intelligence Solution
Detected Raises $2.4 Million to Expand Business Onboarding Intelligence Solution
January 15, 2024  |  Investments

London-based FinTech company Detected secured 2.2 million euros (about $2.4 million) in funding for its business onboarding intelligence offering. The capital injection will enable Detected...

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Online Customers’ Shopping Mantra: Faster Shipping, Free Returns
Online Customers’ Shopping Mantra: Faster Shipping, Free Returns
January 15, 2024  |  eCommerce

The appeal of faster services has become an integral component of the modern eCommerce experience, influencing purchasing decisions and shaping customer expectations. With shipping, for...

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Revolut Partners With Tech Firm Jabil to Scale Development of Mobile POS
Revolut Partners With Tech Firm Jabil to Scale Development of Mobile POS
January 15, 2024  |  Partnerships

Technology firm Jabil is helping Revolut scale the production of its mobile point-of-sale system. Revolut debuted its Revolut Reader in 2022, letting merchants accept in-store...

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