Nevada has been one of the strongest supporters of autonomous vehicles (AV) by permitting firms to conduct testing in real-world settings that is not permitted anywhere else in the country. In fact, the next step on the AV’s evolution is occurring right now in Las...
Touchscreen controls are an elegant solution when you can look at the device as you’re using it, but they’re less convenient when you’re driving. Sometimes it’s easier to feel around for a button or dial on the dashboard so you can keep your eyes on...
When Sultan Meghji resigned Friday (Feb. 18) as chief innovation officer at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), he said he did so after encountering numerous challenges to lead a technological transformation of America’s financial system. Meghji wrote in a Bloomberg opinion piece that existing...
Today in FinTech, Netspend brings up the existential question every brand should ponder: Should they become a FinTech just because they can? Plus, domestic freight and trucking have been long overdue for a payments overhaul, and Mastercard partner with 16 companies on its real-time digital...
Businesses coping with the current challenges in supply chain management and commercial vehicle acquisition are finding solutions in technology platforms. Ryder System reported Wednesday (Feb. 16) during its quarterly earnings call that two of its technology platforms are seeing a growing uptake by businesses, and...
Fixed wireless access (FWA), the technology that enables 5G home internet, was among the stars in the Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 13), as it was featured in commercials during the big game by both T-Mobile and Verizon. Available in select areas, FWA delivers internet access...
In today’s FinTech news, change is in the digital air as several firms look to the future with new funding, fresh talent and time-saving tools. In time-saving news, healthcare payments platform PayGround is collaborating with eClinicalWorks, which automates patient payments and billing. Meanwhile, the FinTech...
Many Americans will get a charge out of news breaking Thursday (Feb. 10) that the U.S. departments of Transportation and Energy are handing out $5 billion over five years to help states put electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at predictable intervals nationwide. U.S. Secretary of...
Although many processes are digital today, there are times when a financial service provider still needs to get a customer on the phone — for instance, if it detects possible credit card fraud. But getting people to pick up is an increasingly difficult proposition in...
