North Carolina news and trends

UCSD Tests New Drone Deliveries For Medical Products
Delivery // January 30, 2020

A new drone delivery program by Matternet, and operated by UPS, will fly blood samples and other medical necessities to those in need, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Bitcoin Daily: North Carolina Looks To Blockchain For Economic Boost; S. Korea’s LG To Use...
Bitcoin // July 10, 2019

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest announced the launch of the North Carolina Blockchain Initiative to study the technology, virtual assets, smart contracts and digital tokens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Drone Company Flytrex Secures $7.5 Million
Investments // January 08, 2019

Flytrex, a six-year-old Israeli startup, has raised $7.5 million in Series B financing, according to a report in VentureBeat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Uber Drivers Score Small Victory In Fight To Be Treated As Employees
Legal // July 14, 2017

Uber was dealt a bit of a blow Thursday (July 13) when its drivers won a victory in its fight to be counted as employees rather than independent contractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
BLOBfish And The Cure For The Summertime Blues

June 06, 2017
It’s a scenario the startup BLOBfish Activity Hub, a.k.a. the ‘Trip Advisor for kids’ activities,’ knows all too well. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

Quick Reads
North Carolina Is Latest State To Loosen Lockdown

May 06, 2020
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper plans to ease his stay-at-home order as evidence suggests that COVID-19 cases have stabilized. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

UCSD Tests New Drone Deliveries For Medical Products

January 30, 2020
A new drone delivery program by Matternet, and operated by UPS, will fly blood samples and other medical necessities to those in need, according to reports. Get the Full Story...

Bitcoin Daily: North Carolina Looks To Blockchain For Economic Boost; S. Korea’s LG To Use...

July 10, 2019
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest announced the launch of the North Carolina Blockchain Initiative to study the technology, virtual assets, smart contracts and digital tokens. Get the Full Story...

Uber Drivers Score Small Victory In Fight To Be Treated As Employees

July 14, 2017
Uber was dealt a bit of a blow Thursday (July 13) when its drivers won a victory in its fight to be counted as employees rather than independent contractors. Get...