The co-founder of an online money transfer service claimed that cryptocurrencies aren’t flexible enough to be adopted on a widespread basis. TransferWise is an Estonian developed and U.K.-based money transfer service, launched in January 2011. Its co-founder and CEO, Kristo Kaarmann, said Monday that while cryptocurrencies are interesting, they currently have limited use. “It would […]
Read moreTransferWise announced a partnership Monday with France’s Groupe BPCE to offer its low-cost money transfer service to the lender’s customers, marking the first integration of the U.K. start-up’s product with a major bank. The London, U.K.-headquartered firm specializes in cross-currency money transfers at a lower cost than traditional banks. The process of moving currencies around […]
Read moreThe Kardashians aren’t the only ones able to make a career from posting on social media. A new wave of dogs, cats, monkeys — and even a possum — are fetching big bucks and wide followings as influencers on social media. Star pet talent agent Loni Edwards has a roster of unique clients include @realdiddykong, […]
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If you read last week’s review of the 2018 Toyota Yaris, you might think I have something against cheap cars. I don’t. The subcompact class has made big strides over the past few years, with a handful of models offering full-fledged driving experiences at a fair price, with reasonable compromises. The 2018 Hyundai Accent is […]
Read moreOver the last decade, this has become the tech industry’s hometown. But as voters go to the polls Tuesday to choose a mayor in one of San Francisco’s most disputed elections in recent memory, the industry that set off a high-rise construction boom and has been blamed for a housing crisis in the city is […]
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A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Speaking at a media briefing at Walmart‘s annual shareholders meeting this week in Bentonville, Arkansas, Chief Marketing Officer Tony Rogers highlighted an image that depicts a stark contrast between the top retailers in 1970 compared with last year. The list on the left includes names like Sears, […]
Read moreGiving someone unfettered access to your mobile device so they can look through your messages, photos and apps is probably one of your worst nightmares. And this summer, it’s coming to a dating TV show near you — courtesy of Elizabeth Murdoch’s Vertical Networks. “Phone Swap” is a reality series where two people are set […]
Read moreTV mogul Simon Cowell ditched his phone nearly a year ago, calling it 'so good for my mental health'
Television producer and reality TV show judge Simon Cowell hasn’t used his mobile phone in almost a year — and he told a U.K.-based publication that it’s “absolutely made me happier.” In an interview with the Daily Mail, Cowell — known for his work on “American Idol” and “X Factor” and his notorious on-air insults […]
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Alibaba has an idea to stop porch pirates: A temperature-controlled 'smart' locker outside your door
Alibaba has developed a concept smart locker called the Cainiao Box. The idea is that you’d install it outside your home as a secure place for people to leave deliveries when you’re not home. It unlocks using facial recognition and can be temperature-controlled to keep food deliveries warm or cold. The device is just a […]
Read moreHi, my name is Todd Haselton and I’m a smartphone addict. Apple and Google are launching new tools that are supposed to help me and people like me fight this addiction, but I don’t think they’re going to work. Google’s new version of Android that will launch this fall with a “Digital Wellness” feature and […]
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