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China Continues Facial Recognition Adoption With Airport Scanners
China Continues Facial Recognition Adoption With Airport Scanners
December 11, 2019  |  Biometrics

Beijing Daxing International Airport has been incorporating facial recognition software more and more, and it’s being used to do everything from identifying passengers to purchasing...

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Gojek Eyes Mobile POS Space With Pending Moka Acquisition
Gojek Eyes Mobile POS Space With Pending Moka Acquisition
December 11, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Indonesia’s ride-hailing giant Gojek is getting closer to finalizing a deal to purchase point-of-sale (POS) startup Moka for at least $120 million, Bloomberg reported, citing...

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Airbnb Challenger WhyHotel Scores $20M For Luxury Room Rentals
Airbnb Challenger WhyHotel Scores $20M For Luxury Room Rentals
December 11, 2019  |  Investments

WhyHotel, a company that offers pop-up hotel rooms in recently built luxury apartments, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round, according to...

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Qwil Lands $24.4M Equity Round To Grow SMB Lending Platform
Qwil Lands $24.4M Equity Round To Grow SMB Lending Platform
December 11, 2019  |  Investments

Qwil, a company that gives loans to small businesses and freelancers, has received $24.4 million in equity, as well as $200 million in debt funding,...

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Kaspersky: Ransomware Attacks Spiked 60 Pct. In 2019
Kaspersky: Ransomware Attacks Spiked 60 Pct. In 2019
December 11, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky is reporting there has been an uptick in ransomware attacks this year, with many specifically targeting municipalities and their subset organizations. Get...

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BoA’s Virtual Assistant Exceeds 10M Users; Launches New Features
BoA’s Virtual Assistant Exceeds 10M Users; Launches New Features
December 11, 2019  |  Artificial Intelligence

Bank of America (BoA) is introducing new features for its virtual financial assistant Erica, which has over 10 million users since launching nationwide last year,...

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WAYV Offers Line Of Credit For Cannabis Firms
WAYV Offers Line Of Credit For Cannabis Firms
December 11, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Cannabis logistics startup WAYV has launched a payment solution for the cannabis supply chain, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Netflix Pilots Extended Subscription Model In India
Netflix Pilots Extended Subscription Model In India
December 11, 2019  |  Subscriptions

Netflix is launching a pilot in India that will offer discounted longer-term subscription plans, Economic Times  reported on Wednesday (Dec. 11), citing sources.  Get the...

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New Uber Service Caters To Skiers, Snowboarders
New Uber Service Caters To Skiers, Snowboarders
December 11, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber has launched a new feature aimed at skiers and snowboarders called Uber Ski, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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