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Samsung Explores Potential of Wearables in Digital Health Collaborations
Samsung Explores Potential of Wearables in Digital Health Collaborations
October 06, 2023  |  Healthcare

Samsung is expanding its efforts in health and wellness technologies through new collaborations with universities and academic hospitals. The company launched an Open Innovation Initiative...

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Samsung to Enable Mobile Driver’s Licenses and IDs on Wallet
Samsung to Enable Mobile Driver’s Licenses and IDs on Wallet
October 06, 2023  |  Mobile Wallets

Samsung has partnered with global identity technologies provider IDEMIA to bring mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs to Samsung Wallet. Arizona and Iowa will be...

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Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

While other brands are seeing the benefits of retailer partnerships, Levi’s has entirely different POV. In fact, it’s leading Levi’s to place major bets on its direct-to-consumer...

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If the Shoe Fits: Manolo Blahnik, BMW and Amazon Turn to VR
If the Shoe Fits: Manolo Blahnik, BMW and Amazon Turn to VR
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising frontier, offering immersive experiences that can transport users to new realms. However, the question arises: should brands...

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Generative AI’s Technology Is Not Yet Fully Optimized for Healthcare
Generative AI’s Technology Is Not Yet Fully Optimized for Healthcare
October 06, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) faces many growing pains as it seeks its footing. In a recent survey, management consulting firm Bain & Company reveals that...

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Can Blockchain Deliver Speed, Security and Inclusion to Global Payments?
Can Blockchain Deliver Speed, Security and Inclusion to Global Payments?
October 06, 2023  |  Blockchain

Innovative technology is on the cusp of transforming existing global payments infrastructure. But unlocking the full potential and capturing the true impact of next-generation value...

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Handicapping the US, UK and Europe Real-Time Payments Race
Handicapping the US, UK and Europe Real-Time Payments Race
October 06, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments have revolutionized the global financial landscape, fostering greater efficiency, convenience and inclusion. Countries worldwide are embracing real-time payment systems to meet the growing...

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Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart will face off in a duel next week, going head-to-head to capture the loyalty and spending of shoppers. The battle comes amid...

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60% of Cash-Strapped Consumers Still Splurge on Nonessentials
60% of Cash-Strapped Consumers Still Splurge on Nonessentials
October 06, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

In today’s consumer-driven society, it is not uncommon for individuals, even those living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to pay bills, to indulge in occasional...

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