PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2021

And despite the switch of venue to cyberspace, one thing that remained unchanged was the prevalence of surprise appearances — all hoping to be the next big thing that, in the philosophy of Steven Jobs, will step up to the plate and show consumers what they want. Because pandemic or not, lockdown or none — the future will keep right on coming.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2017

Even before that, Neil Garner had a hand in implementing Vodafone’s M-Pesa, Mastercard’s PayPass, Sky and Barclaycard’s Sky Card, and the American Express Blue card. One day, perhaps, the Thyngs interlocking squares could have the same effect. The opportunity has passed.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 17, 2018

It may come as no surprise that the type of consumer who’s willing to pay that kind of money on a ticket will also shell out for other expenses over the course of the weekend, from local lodging to food and, of course, drinks — no matter how much the prices are inflated that weekend. Reservations are required via mobile app Open Table.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

And cutting back is one of many measures airlines are using to attract customers and stay alive until a vaccine emerges in wide usage to bring the pandemic period to an end. Using the digital identity system, consumers can print their own bag tags and use a scanner and match tablet within the airport to move touchless through the system.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 1, 2023

I had to do it to save everyone:’ Letter solves school smashed window mystery – and reveals a snowstorm hero Sky News. 5] The CDC site is down — so indicative the CDC can’t even manage a website — so I can’t read this link, but it’s not to the red map, or the green one, either. [6] Readers: Happy New Year, and many more of them!

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

There were some unanticipated announcements and roll-outs; before yesterday no one on Earth had ever heard the word “slofie” before and as of today it seems to be Twitter’s favorite word. Apple also rolled out a new social sharing app called Clips, a first-of-a-kind move by Apple that no one forecast ahead of the event.

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Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 25, 2023

BARRY RITHOLTZ, HOST, MASTERS IN BUSINESS: This week on the podcast, I have an extra special guest. Brian Hamburger has been one of the leading authorities in the world of registered investment advisories, broker-dealers, SEC regulatory compliance. And she — RITHOLTZ: And one day, I’ll be a white bald man.

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