Property developer Simon hopes to make malls into dining destinations: As consumers prioritize flexibility and convenience, mall operators are having to rethink the physical retail experience.

SOC Telemed is getting acquired by a health investment firm. Just last year, it was scoring funding dollars and acquisitions—but competition might have pushed it out.

Cybersecurity woes haven’t gotten any better and threaten digital health growth: HIMSS’ new healthcare cybersecurity survey showsthat healthcare’s cybersecurity crisis isn’t getting any better. And contending with these threats could delay health entities’ digital transformation plans.

On today's episode, we discuss the reasons the metaverse will get held back and why it might not end up being the next version of the internet. Then for "In Other News," we talk about the main reason shoppers abandon their carts and why people buy things on Amazon. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Andrew Lipsman.

Snap and Pinterest reported profits, sidestepping other social platforms’ woes: Both companies are banking on augmented reality and social commerce to lift them above competitors.

New bill is biggest challenge to locked-down farm equipment: The Agriculture Right to Repair Act could challenge current business models, but expect manufacturers to fight to protect their intellectual property.

Could robot dogs find a forever home in Homeland Security? Ghost Robotics’ land drones are being tested to patrol inhospitable terrain, but will they elevate border security tensions?

Global climate-related fintech funding surged in 2021 to hit $1.2 billion, according to a CommerzVentures report.

Roblox is an early metaverse success story, but stumbles elsewhere: As tech firms look to it as an example, they should also heed its missteps.

Steve Smith talked with Insider Intelligence about how social media companies can build financial trust and what open banking can do for web3.

IAB consent framework ruled in violation of the GDPR: Though the decision was expected, that’s no consolation for thousands of publishers and advertisers that will lose some tracking capabilities they hoped to keep.

The expansion of Zelle’s bank-backed platform as well as the launch of Chuck may spell trouble for Venmo.

First it helped students with scholarships, now it’s branched out into debit cards. Fostering trust with Gen Zers and helping grow their financial literacy could pay off.

Monzo needs more features to be a stateside standout: The UK-based neobank just emerged from beta, but it’s playing in a crowded market with undifferentiated offerings.

US bill outlines survival strategy for non-bank stablecoin issuers: The legislation limits issuance to depository institutions and non-banking entities that comply with criteria for collateral.