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Understaffed Restaurants Turn to Robo-Voice Assistants to Take Orders

Understaffed Restaurants Turn to Robo-Voice Assistants to Take Orders
Understaffed Restaurants Turn to Robo-Voice Assistants to Take Orders
August 24, 2022  |  ResTech

The staff at Danny Meyer’s New York City restaurants may soon include robo-voice assistants. On Tuesday (Aug. 23), ConverseNow, a company that offers artificial intelligence...

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Student Loan Forgiveness Offers Cash-Strapped Consumers Breathing Room
Student Loan Forgiveness Offers Cash-Strapped Consumers Breathing Room
August 24, 2022  |  Loans

The cancellation of student debt may be a bit of a political football. Some opponents argue that the debt should not be cancelled, as the...

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Bite Ninja Raises $11.3M as Restaurants Seek Creative Labor Solutions
Bite Ninja Raises $11.3M as Restaurants Seek Creative Labor Solutions
August 23, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurants’ labor challenges continue, a range of solutions are emerging to tackle the issue in creative ways. Bite Ninja, for one, a Memphis-based tech...

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Has Tether Turned the Corner on Reserve Doubters?
Has Tether Turned the Corner on Reserve Doubters?
August 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

When top stablecoin issuer Tether announced on Thursday (Aug. 18) that it had hired one of the world’s largest auditing firms to provide monthly reports...

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MoviePass Relaunches, but Can Sequel Be Better Than Original?
MoviePass Relaunches, but Can Sequel Be Better Than Original?
August 23, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Though it’s taking knocks and seeking a new level in the current environment, streaming subscriptions remain a favorite for millions, though the question remains as...

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IHOP Announces Xbox Rewards as Restaurants Explore Cross-Brand Loyalty
IHOP Announces Xbox Rewards as Restaurants Explore Cross-Brand Loyalty
August 23, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurants work to drive frequency and build brand affinity, many are looking to reward consumers with deals and perks that extend beyond their menus....

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A Primer on US Stablecoin Regulations
A Primer on US Stablecoin Regulations
August 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Lawmakers and regulators say we can expect a set of guide rails for the stablecoin business by year’s end. Here’s a look at the issues...

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Stripe Valuation Marked Down 64% By T. Rowe Price Global Tech Fund
Stripe Valuation Marked Down 64% By T. Rowe Price Global Tech Fund
August 23, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

The valuation for payments company Stripe and other pre-IPO tech firms was cut by T. Rowe Price Group‘s Global Tech Fund amid cooling investor appetite...

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