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A New Echo Hack Unearthed At Defcon
A New Echo Hack Unearthed At Defcon
August 13, 2018  |  Alexa

Defcon, the annual hackers conference, has turned up a new security concern in smart speakers like the Amazon Echo. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon Ad Revenue To Surpass Cloud Sales By 2021
Amazon Ad Revenue To Surpass Cloud Sales By 2021
August 13, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon Web Services (AWS) may be the driver of growth for the eCommerce giant now, but Piper Jaffray predicts that in three years’ time, advertising...

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Chase Card Services Teams With Expedia On Expanded Travel Rewards
Chase Card Services Teams With Expedia On Expanded Travel Rewards
August 13, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Chase Card Services and Expedia Group announced on Monday (Aug. 13) a strategic alliance that will boost the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel hub. In a press...

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Connected Cars Hitch A Ride On Smart City Spending
Connected Cars Hitch A Ride On Smart City Spending
August 13, 2018  |  Ecosystems

They are siblings, the concepts of connected vehicles and smart cities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Miles Software Teams Up With SBM Bank; Salim Group Invests In Youtap
Miles Software Teams Up With SBM Bank; Salim Group Invests In Youtap
August 13, 2018  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Indonesia-based Salim Group’s investment in Singapore-based Youtap. In addition, Miles...

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Drivers Are Ready To Engage In Commerce During Commutes
Drivers Are Ready To Engage In Commerce During Commutes
August 13, 2018  |  Commerce

83.2 Percent Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

Core inflation spiked 2.9 percent over the last 12 months, essentially flattening wage gains that had edged into the last several months’ economic reports. The July...

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Trump-Led Harley-Davidson Boycott Divides Bikers
Trump-Led Harley-Davidson Boycott Divides Bikers
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

To help avoid European Union tariffs, Harley-Davidson has said that it would take some of its production out of the U.S. The move has divided...

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How Hoteliers Can Tap Into Modular Sleeping Capsules
How Hoteliers Can Tap Into Modular Sleeping Capsules
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

The hotel business is notoriously capital-intensive: Long before a property opens, a hotelier often invests millions in obtaining a property and constructing a building. But...

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