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Instagram Tries Out ‘Reshare’ Button To Boost Engagement
Instagram Tries Out ‘Reshare’ Button To Boost Engagement
July 14, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Instagram is testing a new feature that will let users promote other people’s content by allowing account holders to add a “reshare” button on top...

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Amazon Acquires Facebook Satellite Internet Team For Project Kuiper
Amazon Acquires Facebook Satellite Internet Team For Project Kuiper
July 14, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Amazon took another major step toward the completion of Project Kuiper, its effort to provide internet access via satellite, by acquiring a team of more...

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Today In Retail: Swirl Rolls Out Jewelry Shopping Pilot With GIVA; Walmart Looks To Revamp Distribution With Robotics
Today In Retail: Swirl Rolls Out Jewelry Shopping Pilot With GIVA; Walmart Looks To Revamp...
July 14, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Swirl is launching a pilot with GIVA, while Walmart is teaming with robotics and automation firm Symbotic to reimagine its...

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As Chatbots Turn 50, Their Use And Development Is Still Growing
As Chatbots Turn 50, Their Use And Development Is Still Growing
July 14, 2021  |  Artificial Intelligence

Chatbots have come a long way from the early versions back in the 1960s — yes, the 1960s — such as ELIZA, who imitated a...

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German Competition Watchdog Tells EU To Broaden Draft Tech Regs
German Competition Watchdog Tells EU To Broaden Draft Tech Regs
July 14, 2021  |  Regulation

The German competition watchdog has advised pumping up draft regulations crafted by the European Union (EU), Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (July 14). Get the...

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RBI Tells Mastercard To Stop Onboarding New Card Customers In India
RBI Tells Mastercard To Stop Onboarding New Card Customers In India
July 14, 2021  |  International

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s central bank, has announced that Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Mastercard) will not be allowed to bring...

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Railsbank Nets $70M To Expand Embedded Finance Platform
Railsbank Nets $70M To Expand Embedded Finance Platform
July 14, 2021  |  Fintech Investments

Railsbank has raised $70 million as it continues to grow its Fintech-as-a-Service platform on a global scale, the open banking platform announced. Get the Full Story...

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Bank Of America: Active Digital Banking Users Up 3 Pct To 40.5M
Bank Of America: Active Digital Banking Users Up 3 Pct To 40.5M
July 14, 2021  |  Earnings

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Today In Connected Economy: Food Delivery Startup Zomato Notches $562.3M; Apple Works On ‘Apple Pay Later’ Service
Today In Connected Economy: Food Delivery Startup Zomato Notches $562.3M; Apple Works On ‘Apple Pay...
July 14, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

In today’s top connected economy news, Indian food delivery startup Zomato has notched $562.3 million from investors, while Apple is said to be working on...

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