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Corsight has launched a facial recognition and AI-powered solution to combat 'sweethearting', a form of retail theft where employees give unauthorized discounts or free items to acquaintances, by analyzing interactions and identifying unusual patterns to flag for security review.

October 30th, 2024

Alphabet CEO Pichai emphasizes AI's role in driving user engagement and growth, with monetization to follow, as the company continues to prioritize AI innovation and investment.

October 30th, 2024

Visa reports 38% growth in direct transactions, exceeding 11.5 billion token milestone. Payment network's financial results showcase traction beyond card payments, with overall payments volume up 8% YoY, driven by 10% international growth and 13% cross-border growth.

October 30th, 2024

RenoFi predicts the average US home value could reach $382,000 by 2030, with house prices increasing by 48.55% over the past decade.

October 30th, 2024

CNN bans conservative pundit Ryan Gidursky after heated on-air clash with Mehdi Hasan over reference to September's Hezbollah pager blasts, sparking outrage and death threat accusations.

October 30th, 2024

Exploring the latest developments in General Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI), including news on xAI funding, GitHub Copilot, AI 'slop' on Medium, Apple Intelligence, and US regulations on AI investments in China, in this episode of Eye on AI.

October 30th, 2024

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October 30th, 2024

Watch Game 4 of the 2024 World Series live online for free without cable as the Yankees face off against the Dodgers. Will the Dodgers sweep the series or can the Yankees mount a comeback?

October 30th, 2024

Explore the future of AI-powered productivity at the exclusive GitHub leadership retreat, featuring cutting-edge AI models Claude and Gemini in the Copilot coding assistant, revolutionizing the way developers work.

October 30th, 2024

The evolution of cross-border payments is rooted in the development of ledger technologies, from bills of exchange to modern innovations, with the ledger remaining a fundamental tool in this journey, adapting to technological advancements, economic shifts and global trade.

October 30th, 2024

A US appeals court denies Live Nation's attempt to avoid a class-action lawsuit over inflated ticket prices, upholding a lower court's decision allowing customers to pursue claims in federal court instead of private arbitration.

October 30th, 2024

South Africa's Competition Tribunal blocks Vodacom's $745 million fiber acquisition deal due to antitrust concerns, a major setback for the telecom giant's plans to expand digital infrastructure in underserved regions.

October 30th, 2024

Despite inflation concerns, consumer confidence marks largest gain since early 2021, with a 38.8% increase in the overall index, driven by optimism about current conditions and future prospects.

October 30th, 2024

Brazil's Collective Defense Institute sues social media giants TikTok, Kwai, and Meta over alleged failure to implement robust protections for minors on their platforms, seeking 3 billion reais ($525.27 million) in damages.

October 30th, 2024

SoFi Money Accounts experience 54% surge in growth, driven by cross-selling and benign interest rate environment. Monetization improves across all products, with annualized revenue per product reaching $81, a 52% year-over-year increase.

October 30th, 2024

Shopify introduces Shopify Finance, a single hub for its financial solutions, aiming to replace lengthy and complex processes from traditional banks with innovative and accessible options for merchants to manage their businesses.

October 30th, 2024

The FDIC's finalized Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions may deter bank mergers and other strategic decisions due to increased uncertainty and changing evaluation methods, according to the Bank Policy Institute.

October 30th, 2024

PayPal's Q3 earnings report shows transaction volume up 9%, but revenue projections fall short; company focuses on repositioning as a two-sided payments technology platform.

October 30th, 2024

J.P. Morgan sues TikTok users over 'infinite money glitch' ATM fraud

October 30th, 2024

Elon Musk's xAI aims to raise 'several billion dollars' in a new funding round, valued at around $40 billion, following a previous Series B round that raised $6 billion and valued the company at $18 billion.

October 30th, 2024

BP announces a sharp decline in net profit for the third quarter, impacted by weak oil trading and refining margins, with profit after taxation falling to $206 million from $4.9 billion in the same period last year.

October 30th, 2024

Luxury fashion industry faces 'luxury fatigue' due to oversaturation, despite slowdown in Chinese market.

October 30th, 2024

JPMorgan sues customers who exploited 'infinite money glitch' by depositing counterfeit checks and withdrawing large sums before they bounced, with one case involving over $290,000

October 30th, 2024

Intelligence rollout sparks customer complaints after Apple's recent update

October 30th, 2024