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Maker of Health Monitor Oura Ring Hires CEO for Pre-IPO Expansion
Maker of Health Monitor Oura Ring Hires CEO for Pre-IPO Expansion
April 25, 2022  |  Personnel

Finnish wearable-tech startup Oura Health will be getting a new leader in Tom Hale, Bloomberg wrote Monday (April 25), with the company promising more expansion...

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Today in the Connected Economy: India, EU Strengthen Trade Connection
Today in the Connected Economy: India, EU Strengthen Trade Connection
April 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, India and the European Union embark on a project to boost trade, while Meta invites shoppers to visit the virtual...

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Slow 5G Uptake Could Be Achilles Heel of Metaverse’s Retail Rollout
Slow 5G Uptake Could Be Achilles Heel of Metaverse’s Retail Rollout
April 25, 2022  |  Metaverse

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Lyft’s Expert in Machine Learning to Lead Pentagon’s New AI Office
Lyft’s Expert in Machine Learning to Lead Pentagon’s New AI Office
April 25, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

Craig Martell, the head of machine learning for Lyft, is joining the Pentagon to be the leader of its new data and artificial intelligence office,...

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Today in B2B: ShelfNow Online Marketplace Gets Blockchain Integration; Kemitt Adds B2B Platform to Its eCommerce Offering
Today in B2B: ShelfNow Online Marketplace Gets Blockchain Integration; Kemitt Adds B2B Platform to Its...
April 25, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, ShelfNow rolls out a blockchain integration, while Kemitt expands its eCommerce offering. Plus, VerifyMe acquires Periship, BuyHive brings its third-party sourcing...

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EMEA Daily: EU’s Deal on Online Content Bill Leaves Questions Unanswered; Paysend CEO: Cross Border Payments Have Failed Consumers and SMBs
EMEA Daily: EU’s Deal on Online Content Bill Leaves Questions Unanswered; Paysend CEO: Cross Border...
April 25, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, the European Parliament and member states have reached an agreement on the Digital Services Act, and...

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Automakers Deploy NFTs to Reach Younger, Tech-Savvy Consumers
Automakers Deploy NFTs to Reach Younger, Tech-Savvy Consumers
April 25, 2022  |  NFTs

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The Data Point: 23% of US Consumers Owned Cryptocurrency in 2021
The Data Point: 23% of US Consumers Owned Cryptocurrency in 2021
April 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The White House is issuing executive orders about it, the Federal Reserve is furiously cogitating about policy, and meanwhile, the cryptocurrency markets keep rolling ahead...

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Aku’s Nightmare: $34M Locked Forever as Flaw Highlights Danger of Smart Contracts
Aku’s Nightmare: $34M Locked Forever as Flaw Highlights Danger of Smart Contracts
April 25, 2022  |  Blockchain

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