At its I/O developer conference, Google emphasized its commitment to “privacy by design” principles to keep user data safe—an attempt to win consumer trust, while preserving its data-hungry business model.
Twitter Blue: One of the company's subscription tiers has been unveiled by a software engineer, and there's hope that more business-focused features will come in the official announcement.
Digital ad dollars are shifting toward YouTube
Millennials and Gen Xers are gaming on mobile
South Korea sees a semiconductor opportunity: South Korea’s recent $450 billion semiconductor spending plan—the latest global government-backed chipmaking move—may signal a move away from a chip industry once dominated by a small handful of countries
Last week, Elon Musk announced that Tesla would suspend Bitcoin payments due to the crypto’s large carbon footprint—fintechs should add less energy-intensive crypto options to alleviate such concerns and keep their user acquisition momentum going.
Temenos gives ability to offer crypto features: The banking software provider is partnering with fintech Taurus to give its client banks the option to offer their own customers crypto features—the latest example of a vendor getting into the space.
ABN Amro, Monzo offer new invoicing features: The established bank and the neobank are offering ways for businesses to improve their invoicing experiences—new features could prove lucrative as companies have struggled with collections amid the coronavirus pandemic.