Thinner and lighter devices are a repairability problem: Tech companies like to talk about how far ahead they are in sustainability, but their products undermine their net-zero aspirations.
Nickel price surge could scrap automakers’ EV plans: EV companies should stay nimble and pivot to LFP and innovative battery technologies to keep production volume on track.
Amazon will launch a prescription discount card in collaboration with various Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans. We detail what it means for Rx discount players.
Cedar tackles a major pain point in patient experience: surprise bills. Cedar Pre make healthcare price information more transparent pre-visit. We detail how pricing transparency impacts patient engagement below.
We dig into why Google’s Care Studio is primed for success.
Ad-supported video is the new streaming gold rush: Disney, HBO, Discovery, and even Netflix have toyed with or launched ad-based viewing channels
Live sports streaming deals could make it easier for cord-cutters to pull the plug: Apple TV’s Major League Baseball deal is the latest of many such deals.
The president’s sweeping order on digital assets calls for research into a CBDC.
Easing a dire situation for Ukrainians left in the cold: As Russia captures Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, a case emerges for interoperable systems and international emergency energy protocols.
Lululemon doubles down on women consumers with new footwear line: As shoppers continue to gravitate toward athleisure and performance wear, retailers are looking to outfit them from head to toe.
Funding pours into a checkout-free technology supplier: AiFi—the vendor behind the autonomous shopping experiences at LiveNation concert venues and NFL stadiums—raises $65 million to roll out to new stores.
While banks work to fight fraud, customers are bristling at some of their security measures. Around the world, 35% of banking customers said what irritates them most is that the authentication factors keep changing. Another 24% are most annoyed by their card being declined for legitimate purchases.
Startup investment firm Bain Capital Ventures launched a $560M fund focused exclusively on crypto projects.
Why Narvar is picking up returns at consumers’ homes: By streamlining the returns process, the vendor aims to help retailers restock returned items faster while also boosting customer satisfaction.
Visa and Mastercard’s fee changes are set to arrive in April and could lead to industry pushback or the embrace of alternatives.
Fintech eyes exotic offshoot of crypto derivatives: Cega bagged $4.3M in seed funding ahead of launching an inaugural retail investor product that aims for both an attractive return and downside protection.