We talk about XRHealth’s and Electronic Caregiver’s product launches at HIMSS, detailing how though metaverse tech could patch up some healthcare pain points, consumers may be slow to get on board.
Uber Eats addresses rising costs with a temporary fuel surcharge: The move aims to ease the burden of high gas prices on delivery drivers, which could help it retain them.
A quantum leap for qubit cooling: The Icebox platform could mean brighter days ahead for quantum computing’s temperature-control limitations and herald a foray of diverse companies to the market.
Hear how Amazon is changing how we think about payments. For "In Other News," we discuss Visa and Mastercard suspending their services in Russia and what Klarna's losses mean for the company. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst David Morris.
Tencent reportedly faces a record fine over rule violations; Paytm was allegedly banned from onboarding new users for similar reasons.
First-party data is the future of advertising: At least that’s what Omnicom thinks, as it signs a historic deal to use NBCUniversal’s clean room solution.
Pulling out of Russia is great for brands—on paper, that is: Apple, Shell, Nike, and others may face long-term repercussions from the Russian government for their departures.
Another bank sets up a metaverse HQ that consumers haven’t asked for: Siam Commercial Bank has become the second major financial institution to enter the metaverse.
The closure of an ad-free YouTube app is a reminder of ad blockers’ prominence: Digital advertising efforts are at odds with the experience most internet users want.
Biometrics are poised for wider adoption: Consumers aren’t happy with the status quo for identity verification—and most of those who tried newer methods liked them, according to a PYMNTS and Pindrop survey.
APIs take off among banks: They’re critical for “as a service” innovations, but APIs raise the challenge of working with legacy tech stacks and finding developers during a talent shortage.
Personalization is at the forefront of a new Macy’s initiative: The retailer aims to distinguish itself from its competitors with a website overhaul and personal stylist training for in-store staff.
War in Ukraine could extend the chip shortage: Energy and logistics costs are rising, while inflation threatens to balloon and inhibit economic growth for Western Europe and the world.
While other rapid grocery startups fold, Getir attracts more funding: The Turkish-based delivery company is in talks to raise another $800 million