The old story was that embedded finance was a game for giants. New data shows smaller retailers are now using it as a competitive equalizer. It’s less about immediate profit and more about building trust and operational muscle.
In a massive deal, ServiceNow has agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for $7.75 billion. This comes just weeks after Armis raised funding at a $6.1 billion valuation and its CEO called an IPO his “personal dream.”
Insurance giant Aflac has disclosed that a cybersecurity incident earlier this year impacted the personal information of 22.65 million people. The company says the hack was part of a campaign targeting the insurance industry.
Corporations are obsessed with capturing startup magic, launching internal venture programs at a rapid clip. But according to a new analysis, calling these projects “startups” is a dangerous misnomer that sets them up for failure from the start.
New research from physicist Melvin Vopson proposes gravity acts to reduce information entropy, a key optimization for a simulated universe. This idea, stemming from his “Second Law of Infodynamics,” challenges core physics and emerged from analyzing COVID-19 mutations. It’s a bold, unproven hypothes
AI is being deployed to solve the grid’s biggest challenges, from predicting wind power to managing EV charging. But the path to a truly “smart” grid is filled with technical and ethical roadblocks that can’t be ignored.
The leading edge of the baby boomer generation is turning 80, highlighting a massive demographic shift. Their grandkids face a tougher economy, with delayed milestones and fewer prospects.
Apple is advising employees on certain visas to avoid leaving the country, citing “unpredictable, extended delays” when trying to return. The issue stems from new U.S. government rules requiring public social media profiles for screening.
A new article argues AI is the engine needed to turn global generosity into measurable progress. It calls for a shift to “human-led AI” that amplifies purpose rather than replacing it. The vision is ambitious, but the path is fraught with familiar pitfalls.
In a massive bet on energy infrastructure, Google’s parent Alphabet is acquiring Intersect Power for $4.75 billion. The deal hands Google several gigawatts of in-development power and data center projects, crucial for its AI ambitions.
