Amazon is generally thought of as an unstoppable behemoth. But that hasn’t discouraged competitors — specifically Microsoft, which this week announced a new service that will let brands create detailed personalized product web pages with room for customer ratings and reviews.
Read MoreTemenos beefs up U.S. presence by acquiring digital fintech leader Kony.
Read MoreGoogle made some waves in the video gaming industry last year with the announcement of its Stadia gaming system. The most notable feature of Stadia was that it wasn’t a physical device at all, but rather a fully cloud-based streaming service.
Read MoreThis month marks the start of the ninth year for FinTech Innovation Lab New York. The 12-week non-profit program is designed to put the focus on the country’s most ambitious, budding fintech companies. The event is also somewhat of a matchmaking exercise, as growth-stage companies meet with VCs and financial services execs for in-depth business and product development consultations.
Read MoreImagine what would happen if you unexpectedly met your maker. If your online habits are typical, your loved ones would have to identify a myriad of accounts, insurance policies, wills and other important records that only you know how and where to access in their entirety.
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