Mastercard Will Use the USDC Stablecoin As a Bridge Asset For Cardholders Who Want To Pay For Goods Using Cryptocurrencies
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CoinDesk: Mastercard has named the first stablecoin and a handful of partner companies that will help cryptocurrency holders spend their digital assets at merchants that accept the payment giant's cards. In th.....»»
Why do Asian consumers love luxury shopping?
The Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of personal luxury goods in the world. Asian consumers shop at home and overseas in cities like New York, Milan and Paris, contributing to the luxury industry's remarkable growth......»»
Ikea rolls out Matter support for its Dirigera smart home hub
The Dirigera Hub now works as a Matter Bridge, bringing heaps of new functionality to the device......»»
Enzyme-inspired catalyst puts chemicals in right position to make ethers
Taking inspiration from enzymes, chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a catalyst to simplify the synthesis of ethers, key functional components of many drugs, foods, personal care items and other consumer goods. The catal.....»»
Plot twist: How giving old graveyards new life as parks can improve our cities
Old graveyards are a forgotten land asset that can find new life as urban parks in crowded cities. As the density of our cities increases, efficient use of urban land becomes paramount. In particular, land for urban parks becomes more important and h.....»»
Apple Card offering two new ways to earn a $200 cash back bonus
After last month’s Apple Card offers ended a few days ago, the company is now testing two new offers for cardholders to earn $200 in Daily Cash, both for new and existing customers. more….....»»
Ford Truck 30,000 Pounds Over Weight Limit Smashes Through Historic Bridge
Ford Truck 30,000 Pounds Over Weight Limit Smashes Through Historic Bridge.....»»
Starlink relents to Brazil, agrees to block Elon Musk’s X platform
Starlink complies with order to block X but vows to keep fighting asset freeze. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Starlink said it is complying with Brazil's order to block Elon Musk's X platform, backtracking fr.....»»
Research explores whether "everything as a service" will live up to its great expectations
It's no secret that the composition of the American economy is changing. As the manufacturing sector continues to decline, the balance is slowly tipping even further away from goods and towards services. In line with this larger trend, many firms hav.....»»
Starling Home Hub adds deeper HomeKit support for new 4th generation Nest thermostat
One reason I might consider upgrading to the new is its built-in Matter support. In practice, however, the Matter integration appears to be pretty lackluster. My favorite HomeKit bridge, the Starling Home Hub, has just released a new firmware up.....»»
Mosyle acquires asset management software provider Assetbots
Mosyle, a leader in Apple Device Management and Security, has officially acquired Assetbots, an up-and-coming asset management software provider. This strategic acquisition will allow Mosyle to expand its service offerings, providing comprehensive as.....»»
DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence, says researcher
As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion—also known as DEI—efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditional.....»»
Harnessing AI to fight global deforestation
The new European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is intended to prevent goods marketed in the EU from contributing to the spread of deforestation. When a wood product is brought into the EU market, for example, there must be documentation of which ty.....»»
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
A new study led by the University of South Florida has shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much earlier than previously believed. This research, detailed in a recent issue of the jour.....»»
Hyundai’s new extended-range tech will bridge the gap to EVs
Concerned about slowing demand for EVs, Hyundai will launch an extended-range gasoline-electric drivetrain in the coming years......»»
Daily 5 report for Aug. 26: Can Ford deliver the goods with new products?
Ford's future product pipeline will emphasize its subbrands including Mustang, Maverick and Bronco......»»
Journalists and social media users are key drivers behind product recall decisions, says researcher
Canada saw a record 2,330 product recalls in 2023—more than six per day and the highest since the federal government started releasing the data in 2011. A product recall occurs when a manufacturer takes action to remove consumer goods with safety d.....»»
Survey of nature"s superhero, eelgrass, kicks off California bridge project
Two researchers in an inflatable boat glided out onto Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad, California, August 15, looking for eelgrass, an underwater plant that provides a nursery for fish, crabs, shrimp and other sealife......»»
Chelsea vs Man City live stream: Can you watch for free?
Manchester City begin their Premier League title defense with a huge opening-week fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge today. The Citizens are surely favorites, as they will be in most matches this season, but as they learned last year when the.....»»
Resecurity unveils new AI-driven Fraud Prevention Platform
Resecurity unveiled its advanced AI-driven Fraud Prevention Platform. This versatile solution is engineered to combat fraud across banking, virtual asset service providers (VASPs), gambling, e-commerce, and online marketplaces, providing a robust def.....»»
One of the PS5’s best exclusives is coming to Xbox, and it’s still great
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is making the jump from PS5 to Xbox Series X/S next week and is still worth it if you haven't played the standout adventure yet......»»