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While Amazon Go helped pioneer the concept of a completely contactless store, others, like 7-Eleven and Walmart, have entered the territory. And the field is growing, in part because several startups – such as Standard Cognition, Zippin, AiFi, Grabango, Trigo – have proliferated, offering their technology to retailers. But in Europe, Portuguese startup Sensei has … Read more
More than 10,000 professional actors, musicians, writers and other creators have signed a petition calling for AI not to use their work without permission for training purposes. British composer Ed Newton-Rex wrote the declaration and set up the collection of signatures. The ranks of signatories include many famous names. They range from Hollywood stars like … Read more
When the housing market collapsed in the early 2000s, new mortgage rules emerged to prevent a similar crisis in the future. The Dodd-Frank Act gave us both the ability-to-repay rule and the qualified mortgage rule (ATR/QM rule). The ATR requires creditors to “make a reasonable, good faith determination about a consumer’s ability to repay a … Read more
SoLo Funds faces a new class action lawsuit according to a copy seen by TechCrunch and first reported by Bloomberg. It accuses SoLo Funds of misleading consumers by advertising zero interest charges on the loans, while encouraging “tipping fees” and “donation fees” to obtain said loans. The complaint alleges that these are hidden fees that … Read more
As Chief Business Officer, my main priority is always how the company can contribute to the success of its customers. I see our role not just as a service provider but as a strategic partner. From this perspective, a technology provider must fulfill several essential responsibilities to ensure a successful partnership. To fully understand the … Read more
In May, while unveiling the latest iPad at an Apple event, CEO Tim Cook wore a pair of one-of-a-kind, custom-made Nike sneakers whose decorative stitching included the words “Made on iPad.” It wasn’t just a collaboration between Apple and Nike. As Bloomberg reminds readers, Cook has been on the Nike board since 2005, when Cook … Read more
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that mortgage rates have quietly returned to closer to 7%. While 7% mortgage rates seemed to be a thing of the past, they returned just as quickly as they disappeared. For reference, the 30-year fixed rate averaged about 8% a year ago, before it began its decline … Read more
Tons of reports and rumors have been circulating regarding the upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, including release dates, clock speeds, and much more. But thanks to a new leak from the motherboard manufacturer, we can now get a good idea of the specs inside. Maxsun, which makes the processor’s motherboard, appeared to reveal some … Read more
Most palm trees are tall, towering plants that are ideal for hanging hammocks. However, many small palms, such as the Chamaedorea Metallica, fit well indoors. We’ve already explored this Neanthe Bella palmalso known as Parlor palm. Now let’s take a closer look Metallica palma sturdy, small palm that is perfect for indoor spaces. PenChamaedorea metallica … Read more
Mortgage Questions and Answers: “Are your mortgage payments increasing?” While this seems like a no-brainer question, it’s actually more complicated than it seems. Do you see, There are a number of different reasons why mortgage payments may increaseregardless of the obvious change in interest rates. But let’s start with this and go from there. And … Read more