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APRIL 30, 2019

According to Anneke Stender, executive vice president at accounting and software solutions provider TAG , this is a growing segment at a time when new, younger millionaires are continuing to emerge from places like Silicon Valley. “There is a specific need for these families,” she told PYMNTS in a recent interview.

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JULY 17, 2019

Pioneers of the first diamond-coated unclonable security tag for supply chain security and end-to-end tracking, DUST Identity has announced $10 million in Series A funding. Led by Kleiner Perkins, provider of the company’s initial $2.3 million seed investment in 2018, the Series A is also backed by Airbus and Lockheed Martin, among others.

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APRIL 22, 2020

Advanced technologies and connectivity — where video is only part of the equation — can change the very ways we do business, especially when servicing operations out in the field. With the right connectivity in place, he said, online remote support can help companies function smoothly and navigate any number of challenges.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

With digital features, it can connect to cloud-based platforms, relaying supply chain and inventory information back to brands, and consumers can communicate with the brand and product after scanning the packaging with their smartphones. Giving products digital identities also makes for easier inventory assessment, Salmi and Murphy agreed.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

20) that Google faces an antitrust suit from the Department of Justice — focused on the core search business — makes us wonder what, if anything, might happen to other business lines that, though nascent, represent bids to join and at the same time foster the connected economy. News Tuesday (Oct. Haze Surrounding Waze? . Banks, Too

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Other rivals, such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea , say the 5G tech isn't as close as Reliance Jio says, and that it could be another two years away due to India's lacking ecosystem and the expensive price tag, the report says. Jio Platforms said in October it was working with U.S.-based

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NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Nintendo’s strategy of re-releasing classic games proves the powerful emotional connection we form with toys (as Andy learned the hard way in several “ Toy Story ” films). Game & Watch, the anonymous character who appears in many of the early Game & Watch games, into its ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Old-School Amusements, Renewed.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The feature is available through just-added stickers in Instagram Stories and tags in a person’s feed, and can be set with details like the date and product details. . From going live on Instagram to designing shirts with our fans to posting Stories around the office, Instagram is the main place we connect with our fans,” he said. “We

eCommerce 40

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JULY 1, 2020

Two new projects have already been tagged for the initiative. In 2019, we detailed our vision to be the experiential brand that ignites a community of people living the sweatlife through sweat, grow and connect,” Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald said in a statement announcing the Mirror deal.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

As noted in this space over the weekend, there already exists a preliminary agreement between Cardtronics and the investment firms, but the higher price tag offered by NCR will likely spark a re-examination of a deal. NCR made its bid official on Monday morning (Jan.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Intuit closed a deal to buy Credit Karma for a price tag of $7.1 billion to acquire Plaid, which helps fintech companies connect with customers’ bank accounts. billion on Monday (Feb. 24), according to published reports. The company is now worth more than $74 billion. And this year already, Visa paid $5.3

Startups 60

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

By tapping into behavioral information, Badi can provide “more quality connections between renter and seeker,” per the company. They can select which people they would want to stay with by tagging profiles, much like a dating website. In another case, Roost allows travelers to book hotels and find roommates.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2017

In the document, it looks like the chip in the latest version of the iPhone can read any tag, not just an Apple Pay tag, and take actions on the tags based on the location of the phone. The NFC chip could enable different ways for iOS apps to communicate between Internet-connected devices and iPhones.

Communication 51

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AUGUST 12, 2019

People have an emotional connection to objects when they travel” because those items have a story, she noted. The house contains items that come with small wooden tags that printed with the hashtag #SHOPTOSTAY. If the traveler likes an item, they can scan a quick-response (QR) code on the tag and take the product when they leave.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The feature is available through just-added stickers in Instagram Stories and tags in a person’s feed, and can be set with details like the date and product details. From going live on Instagram to designing shirts with our fans to posting Stories around the office, Instagram is the main place we connect with our fans,” he said. “We

Retail 47

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

In the midst of the concurrent holiday gifting and eating season, some of the world’s biggest tech companies are squaring off in hopes of dominating a new market: connected fitness. Here, PYMNTS takes a look at five things to watch in the connected fitness space. Peloton – Hot But Humbled.

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MAY 20, 2020

Soon, sellers, brands and creators will be able to tag products from their Facebook Shop or catalog before going live and those products will be shown at the bottom of the video so people can easily tap to learn more and purchase. Now, we’re making it easier to shop for products in real time.

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

The jackets use the owner’s smartphone to connect with smart NFC and QR tags hidden in the left sleeve, with serialized codes connecting to data profiles in EVRYTHNG’s IoT cloud. In December, New York-based brand Rochambeau is debuting 15 exclusive Bright BMBR jackets powered by Avery Dennison’s Janela platform.

Retail 59

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Just when you think everything that can be connected is indeed connected, think again. Just ahead of Fashion Week, Rebecca Minkoff recently announced the launch of its connected handbags. Each of these digitally enhanced bags have a hang tag that gives entry to the spring/summer 2017 runway when scanned.

Technology 52

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Apple’s HomePod voice activated speakers haven’t resonated with consumers partly because of the hefty price tag. PullString, which got its start in 2011 and is made up of ex-Pixar executives, was first focused on interactive voice apps for toys, but broadened into internet-connected devices as they gained in popularity.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2017

Satellite radio broadcasting company SiriusXM just recently announced the acquisition of consumer and enterprise connected vehicle services company Automatic, which makes connected-car OBD-II ports, adapters and related apps for iOS and Android. trillion in additional revenue potential in the automotive industry by 2030.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Users can also tap a product tag in Stories or Feed, tap the Save icon and save it to their Shopping collection. “Whether you’re treating yourself or shopping for loved ones, these updates unlock new ways to discover and connect with the brands and products that inspire you,” Instagram said.

eCommerce 58

eCommerce Retail 58

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Rebecca Minkoff’s connected handbag line lets the modern lady carry progress in a cross-body. But the right level of connection could enable brands and retailers to forge a unique personal connection with each customer and tailor the shopping experience to suit their preferences. BornDigital. This is a version of that.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

According to a report in Adweek, the shoppable ads will enable retailers to tag product images , and when users hover over them, they will find information including the brand name and the price for the product. Dubbed “showcase shopping adds,” the format uses imagery designed to garner attention.

Advertising 45

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Apple’s cellular version of the Apple Watch 3 is having connectivity problems, which may hurt sales a couple of days before it becomes available. According to a report published in The Wall Street Journal , Apple said in a statement that there is a problem connecting the Watch 3 to cellular networks.

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JUNE 10, 2019

It can store a database of 1 million faces without needing to be connected to the cloud. The glasses don’t tag and store new faces. The company said the peripheral is especially helpful for “law enforcement and security guards on patrol,” and that it can locate 15 faces per frame in under a second.

Securities 53

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2019

From Fiverr to GO-JEK , digital marketplaces around the globe are connecting consumers with gig workers. It also shows that the financial toll is substantial and a victim can be anyone who uses a connected device.” Special tags can trigger purchases with Apple Pay without the need for a special app through the function.

Communication 63

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MARCH 28, 2016

As customers place items also equipped with RFID tags into the bag, those potential purchases are immediately registered to a central system. Embedded RFID tags and the running tally of what’s in the bag automatically charge connected credit cards, and customers can go on with their days.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Google also rolled out an update to the web simulator, which includes a new SSML audio design experience, giving developers more options for creating natural, quality dialog using newly supported SSML tags.

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JUNE 26, 2018

to take the sense of discovery on Instagram even further, by allowing businesses to tag products in their organic posts and people to shop from them.”. Today, the brands working within Stories tags is limited, though Instagram is committed to rolling out the tags to more of its business partners “soon.”

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

While the program is still just a pilot, journalists working for Mashable will be able to take a photo of, say, a celebrity and tag elements of his or her outfit with links to similar products available for sale on eBay. For example, Mashable published a photo of Tom Hardy at the 2017 “Dunkirk” premiere in London.

eCommerce 44

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

The machines are Internet connected, enabling the startup to take advantage of the growing Internet of Things ,or IoT, market. million or more Internet-connected vending machines in the marketplace. That is made possible by RFID tags on each item that alert the machine if the customer walked off with it.

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but media reports last week pegged the price tag at anywhere from $35 million to $40 million. In a press release , Fitbit said it acquired Pebble’s key personal and intellectual property related to software and firmware development. The acquisition excludes the company’s hardware products.

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MAY 22, 2019

Currencycloud is teaming with Lithuania’s Evarvest for cross-border payments, Alipay and ininal are working to help visitors from China connect with merchants in Turkey and BCS Global Markets is rolling out an international payments solution in the U.K. and Australia. In Australia and the U.K., In Australia and the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Integrated into its Business Spend Management (BSM) platform, the tool aggregates the buying power of multiple businesses with similar procurement needs to connect them with discounts.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2021

The Only Thing Better Than a Connected Car: A Connected Car With Wings. Starting with the one we’ve all been waiting for since the Jetsons premiered in 1962: the flying car.

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JANUARY 18, 2018

Citing people familiar with the matter, Cheddar reported the device, which would mark the social media giant’s first major entrance into the hardware market, is being billed as a way for friends and families to connect via video chat and social features rather than a voice-controlled speaker.

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