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Super Apps Rising: Mobile Drives Digital Payments Uptick In Pakistan

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The conversation came against the backdrop where i2c announced a partnership with TAG, to launch a super app that provides instant payments capability to Pakistan’s unbanked adult population, which at present numbers about 100 million individuals. To that end, Amir Wain , CEO of i2c Inc. It will happen.”.

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T-Mobile And Sprint Merger Puts Spotlight On 5G At Retail

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… It will deliver 100-plus Mbps speeds for wireless broadband to 90% of the population and in-home service to more than half the country’s households by 2024.”. Interactive “ magic mirrors ” can recognize the products someone tries on through an RFID tag. Bottom line, the future of retail will be enabled by 5G.

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A Corporate Finance Approach To High-Net-Worth Individuals

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As this population grows, so do the hurdles these individuals and their family offices face in financial management. “It is personal, and our clients are much more attached to their money than some of the businesses we work with — it is very emotional. But the peace of mind we provide by having that corporate structure helps.”

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Deep Dive: Buy Now, Exercise Now, Pay Later

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All options cost money, however, and high price tags on gear, classes or personalized training plans can deter individuals from achieving their health goals. The COVID-19 outbreak and government response urging citizens to stay indoors are also driving individuals to work out in their homes.

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Taking A Sharing Economy Approach To Hotel Booking

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They can indicate which people they would want to stay with by tagging profiles, similar to a dating website. Tate said that Roost looks for “very densely populated places” where hotel rooms can get very expensive, increasing the chance for savings. When a mutual match is made, 50 percent of the traveler’s payment is refunded to them.

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The Restaurant Tech Race Gains Fresh Buzz From Fast Casual Dining

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Some can make a pragmatic destination for holidays and gatherings, places with enough menu variety to please nearly everyone — and some of them serve alcohol, taking the edge off family reunions and obligatory work events. In a recent PYMNTS interview , Minnow Co-Founder and CEO Steven Sperry described how his company’s pickup pods work.

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The Connected Devices We Never Knew We Needed

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Car technology was an expected part of CES in 2021, as vehicles are a big part of the big show every year — particularly for the last few years, as consumer interest in connected car technology has spiked alongside a growing enthusiasm for a possible future where cars can drive themselves and the humans just tag along for the ride.