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Apple Looks To Ship Over 200M Handsets In 2020
Apple Looks To Ship Over 200M Handsets In 2020
October 30, 2019  |  Retail

As the debut of 5G devices supercharges demand, Apple Inc. expects iPhone sales to return to growth next year. The company reportedly aims to ship over 200...

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Why Voice Is Connected Commerce’s Killer App
Why Voice Is Connected Commerce’s Killer App
October 28, 2019  |  Voice Activation

Consumers have experienced the convenience of shopping with their voices, and they cannot get enough. The share of consumers who own voice-activated devices has doubled...

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Fiserv: Two-Thirds Of Loans Originated Online In Last Two Years
Fiserv: Two-Thirds Of Loans Originated Online In Last Two Years
October 21, 2019  |  Loans

Fiserv’s consumer trends survey, Expectations & Experiences, shows that the majority of loans over the past two years were done online, the company said on...

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HTC Rolls Out More Affordable Bitcoin-Friendly Smartphone
HTC Rolls Out More Affordable Bitcoin-Friendly Smartphone
October 21, 2019  |  Blockchain

Smartphone maker HTC has launched a new entry-level phone aimed at cryptocurrency users, TechCrunch reported on Monday (Oct. 21).  At roughly $244 (€219), the HTC...

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Samsung Promises Fix For Smartphone Security Flaw
Samsung Promises Fix For Smartphone Security Flaw
October 18, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

With a problem that stems from some silicone cases, Samsung explained a significant security flaw that could allow anyone’s fingerprint to unlock the Galaxy Note 10 and...

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Chip Startup Says Sensors May Replace Buttons On Phones
Chip Startup Says Sensors May Replace Buttons On Phones
October 18, 2019  |  Innovation

Striving to eliminate smartphone buttons, chip industry veteran-led Sentons started to market its technology and says it is working with two makers of smartphones beyond...

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Google’s Plan To Make Its Assistant Ubiquitous And Invisible
Google’s Plan To Make Its Assistant Ubiquitous And Invisible
October 16, 2019  |  Innovation

The cool weather was slow to show up in some parts of the U.S. this year (although the pumpkin spice-flavored goods showed up right on...

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Paychex Wades Into Wearables, Real-Time Payments
Paychex Wades Into Wearables, Real-Time Payments
October 14, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Payroll and human resource management solution provider Paychex has unveiled a range of new solutions and services at the 2019 HR Technology Conference & Exposition...

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Consumer Tech Spending To Grow More Than 5 Pct This Year
Consumer Tech Spending To Grow More Than 5 Pct This Year
October 11, 2019  |  Retail

Spending on technology is expected to keep rising, and is projected to reach $1.69 trillion this year, which is 5.3 percent higher than last year....

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