Just a few years ago, drivers using voice assistants in vehicles would have to know the commands and say them in a robotic way. For example, to ask directions, they’d say, “Navigation, Texas,” and so on. Today, with the proliferation of voice assistants throughout consumers’...
There’s been more pressure on chief information officers (CIOs) to both add and cut some capabilities for tech investments, especially as fears of a recession are beginning to become more severe, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday (June 24). This is being spurred by a...
In today’s FinTech news, Revolut is testing the BNPL waters in Ireland, while senators try again with the Payment Choice Act. Plus, NerdWallet signed an acquisition deal for the consumer debt robo-advisor platform On the Barrelhead. Revolut Pilots BNPL Product in Ireland Revolut is launching...
This week, U.S. lawmakers have proposed new legislation seeking to increase customers’ control over their financial data. A new data privacy bill has also overcome its first hurdle, passing a voice vote in the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. Regulators are continuing to analyze how...
Giving tech platform DipJar has rolled out a new online platform to give nonprofit organizations a way to make new fundraising initiatives, according to a Thursday (June 23) press release. Called DipJar Online, this will build on DipJar’s other work in fundraising, with the goal...
In today’s FinTech news, Pine Labs in Noida, India, is acquiring Setu in Bengaluru, India, to grow Pine Labs’ offering of digital payments and lending products. Plus, Singapore is rolling up the welcome mat for crypto firms, and Klarna takes issue with Barclays research. Pine...
Today in technology regulation news, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a new plan to use data analytics and AI to identify and prevent scams and other types of fraud. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing new regulation into credit card late...
In today’s FinTech news, China is showing signs of loosening its crackdown on FinTechs and payment firms. Plus, in a time of digital transformation, Lyft finds a way to take cash. China Moving Closer to ‘Healthy’ FinTech Launch Chinese President Xi Jinping is moving forward...
Accelerating a trend toward digital management of fleets, automakers General Motors and Stellantis are stepping up their efforts to sell connected car data and fleet management platforms along with the commercial vehicles they build. A wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors called BrightDrop has acquired artificial...