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Alexa Logs 15,000 Skills, Jumping from February’s 10,000 Tally
Alexa Logs 15,000 Skills, Jumping from February’s 10,000 Tally
July 05, 2017  |  Voice Activation

The voice-powered applications offered through Alexa now number more than 15,000 skills, reports TechCrunch, up from 10,000 in February.  That latter number, in turn, stood...

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EU Court Adviser Says France Can Lodge Criminal Charges Against Uber Managers
EU Court Adviser Says France Can Lodge Criminal Charges Against Uber Managers
July 05, 2017  |  Legal

Ride-hailing company Uber was recently dealt a difficult blow: A European Union (EU) court adviser paved the way for France to charge local Uber managers...

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Bucking Brexit, UK’s Tide Raises $14M In Funding
Bucking Brexit, UK’s Tide Raises $14M In Funding
July 05, 2017  |  Brexit

Among the latest traditional bank challengers to raise money across the pond is Tide, based in the U.K. The company, which delivers banking services across...

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U.S. Bank CEOs Make Three Times More Than Their Overseas Counterparts
U.S. Bank CEOs Make Three Times More Than Their Overseas Counterparts
July 04, 2017  |  What's Hot

The chief executives of U.S. banks have been paid handsomely since 2004, with the average boss making three times as much as their counterparts around...

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Curve Introduces Retroactive Charging Feature
Curve Introduces Retroactive Charging Feature
July 04, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Whether it’s waiting for a paycheck to show up in the bank or accidentally making a charge on a company card rather than a personal...

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Hackers Find New Avenues for Attacks Via Developing Nations
Hackers Find New Avenues for Attacks Via Developing Nations
July 04, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers are on the lookout for new ways to attack, and now it looks like developing nations may be a favored conduit. Get the Full...

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Lyft’s John Zimmer On The Uber Rivalry
Lyft’s John Zimmer On The Uber Rivalry
July 04, 2017  |  Ridesharing

With 30 percent of the app-driven ridesharing trips taken in the United States, a decade into its journey, Lyft is proving to be a formidable...

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Retailers Are Turning To Spy Tech To Boost Sales
Retailers Are Turning To Spy Tech To Boost Sales
July 04, 2017  |  Retail

Retailers in Europe and the U.K. are reportedly using spy technology in an effort to boost sales and customer service. The technology is being used...

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