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Google Expands Data-Driven Travel-Planning Tools

Google Expands Data-Driven Travel-Planning Tools
Google Expands Data-Driven Travel-Planning Tools
September 28, 2018  |  Google

Google announced it is launching new travel features that aim to make travel planning and finding the right hotel easier. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Alexa Fund Kickstarts Early-Stage Voice Startups
Alexa Fund Kickstarts Early-Stage Voice Startups
September 28, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon’s Alexa Fund invested in three new startups this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Big Tech Backs Idea Of New Data Privacy Laws
Big Tech Backs Idea Of New Data Privacy Laws
September 28, 2018  |  Data

Big Tech companies Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Charter, Google, and Twitter have backed the idea that there is a need for new federal data privacy protection...

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Global Payments Drops $415M On Food Service SaaS
Global Payments Drops $415M On Food Service SaaS
September 28, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Global Payments, Inc. announced it will acquire SICOM Systems from LLR Partners in a cash transaction valued at approximately $415 million. Get the Full Story...

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SEC Fines Investment Firm VFA $1M For Shaky Security
SEC Fines Investment Firm VFA $1M For Shaky Security
September 28, 2018  |  Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hit Voya Financial Advisors (VFA) with a $1 million fine for a failure to implement sufficient cybersecurity policies...

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Apple Security Vulnerability Could Leave Corporate Networks Exposed
Apple Security Vulnerability Could Leave Corporate Networks Exposed
September 28, 2018  |  Apple

A new report alleged that Apple’s business and scholastic device management service, the Device Enrollment Program (DEP), has a significant security hole that could impact...

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New Lyft Program Pays People To Not Drive
New Lyft Program Pays People To Not Drive
September 28, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Ridesharing company Lyft has announced a new program that will offer passengers transportation credits if they give up their cars for 30 days. Get the Full...

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Bitcoin Daily: AT&T Unveils Blockchain Suite; Ripple Expands Social Giving By $25M
Bitcoin Daily: AT&T Unveils Blockchain Suite; Ripple Expands Social Giving By $25M
September 28, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Ripple is expanding its social impact program, dubbed Ripple for Good, and will focus its efforts on education and financial inclusion, the company said in...

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