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Spend management company Coupa says it’s added more than 100 AI-powered innovations to its platform. “Our goal to be a margin multiplier for every business large and small worldwide requires a relentless focus on co-innovation with our customers,” Fang Chang, Coupa’s chief product officer, said in a Monday (Aug. 26) news release. “As market dynamics continue to shift and operating capital becomes more limited, companies are searching for more ways to drive profitable, sustainable growth.”

Coupa adds 100+ AI Tools to Spend Management Platform

Meta has reportedly ended its work on developing a premium mixed-reality headset after seeing Apple struggle to sell its own pricey offering in that category. After planning to add a new product to compete with Apple’s Vision Pro, Meta told employees at its Reality Labs to stop work on the project, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 23), citing a paywalled article from The Information based on information from unnamed sources.

Report: Meta Ends Work on Premium Mixed-Reality Headset

OpenAI has reportedly named former Meta executive Irina Kofman to oversee the company’s strategic initiatives. Kofman will report to OpenAI tech chief Mira Murati, with an initial focus on preparedness and safety, Bloomberg News reported Friday (Aug. 23), citing a company spokesperson. She worked for Meta for five years, most recently as a senior director of product management for generative artificial intelligence (AI), per her profile on LinkedIn.

OpenAI Taps Ex-Meta Exec to Lead Strategic Initiatives

Perplexity AI, a billion-dollar artificial intelligence search startup, is reportedly preparing to monetize its platform through ads in the fourth quarter. The move comes as AI-powered search engines increasingly influence eCommerce, potentially reshaping how consumers discover products and businesses allocate their marketing budgets in the digital marketplace. The startup’s entry...

AI Search Startup Perplexity Dives Into Ad Game

Apple is gearing up to launch “Apple Intelligence,” a sweeping artificial intelligence (AI) initiative that experts say could rewrite the rules of digital commerce. The tech giant’s push comes as Silicon Valley wages an AI arms race. Google is integrating AI into its search engine, Microsoft is infusing it into Office, and Meta is implementing it across social media platforms. Apple, however, has been notably quiet on the AI front — until now.

Apple Plays AI Catchup in Hopes of Creating New Mobile Commerce Frontier

Walmart Mexico’s new boss is aiming to double its sales amid robust eCommerce competition. Ignacio Caride, who spent more than a decade with online retailer Mercado Libre before becoming CEO of Walmart Mexico — or Walmex — discussed his vision of the company Sunday (Aug. 25) in an interview with the Financial Times (FT).

Walmart Mexico ‘Not Only a Retailer’ Under New Boss

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Do you have a friend, relative, or co-worker who tends to gaslight others? Their manipulative acts could be influenced by their zodiac signs. Gaslighting happens when someone tries to influence a situation to make themselves appear rational while making you look insane and inconsistent.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Likely Gaslight You

Neobank PrizePool is reportedly shutting down its consumer app amid an acquisition. That’s according to a report Sunday (Aug. 25) by Fintech Business Weekly, which says that winding down a startup such as PrizePool can be disruptive to customers who have grown to depend on it for important banking tasks like direct deposits and bill pay.

Prize-Linked Neobank PrizePool Shutters App Ahead of Acquisition

Visa has launched a cross-border business payments partnership with London-based FinTech Revolut. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (Aug. 27), allows instant card transfers for Revolut’s business customers via the Visa Direct system. “International transfers for businesses have traditionally come with a list of requirements that can differ per country, from...

Visa and Revolut Form Cross-Border Business Payments Pact

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

How much do you really know about Chinese Zodiac Signs? Many people are getting more and more interested in astrology. But, we're here to tell you not to find yourself lost in one ideology. There is so much knowledge out there. It's waiting for you to finally get your awareness heightened. The Chinese Zodiac is an ancient system of astrology, that consists of 12 animal signs. Each sign is closely associated with particular traits. Among these, certain signs are often regarded as particularly powerful due to their attributes and influence. In this article, we explore three of the most powerful Chinese Zodiac signs.

3 Most Powerful Chinese Zodiac Signs

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly facing a lawsuit that alleges that the bank paid “unreasonably” low interest rates on accounts used in its cash sweep program. Illinois resident Dan Bodea alleges in the suit that the bank used the program to shortchange customers while pretending to act as their fiduciary, Reuters reported Monday (Aug. 26).

Report: JPMorgan Chase Faces Lawsuit Aimed at Cash Sweep Program

The Moon conjunct Jupiter on August 27 will bring good luck to a few zodiac signs. Its transit will pique the signs’ interest and be a source of good news to them. The universe will favor them and their plans will succeed. Could you be one of these lucky signs?

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Encounter Good Luck | August 27, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission took legal action against child and older adult care platform Care.com. The FTC alleged that Care deceived caregivers about the availability of jobs and the amount they could expect to earn, while also failing to offer families looking for care a simple way to cancel their paid subscriptions to the platform, according to a Monday (Aug. 26) press release.

FTC Accuses Care.com of Misleading Job-Seeking Caregivers

Bilt has expanded its loyalty rewards program via a partnership with Walgreens. The collaboration, announced Monday (Aug. 26), includes the introduction of an automatic health savings program, which the companies say is the first time customers can apply any network-branded flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) benefits card to purchases at a major pharmacy chain.

Bilt and Walgreens Team on Health Savings Rewards

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

Apollo Global Management and BlackRock are reportedly considering providing debt financing for a merger of Amazon aggregators Branded and Heyday. Branded is in talks to acquire Heyday in exchange for $521 million in equity in a new company, Essor, that would be worth more than $1 billion, Bloomberg reported Monday (Aug. 26), citing unnamed sources.

Report: Apollo and BlackRock to Aid Merger of Branded and Heyday

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Recent Google Ruling May Open Door to More AI-Powered eCommerce

The recent federal court ruling against Google’s search monopoly could usher in a shift in online shopping, potentially reshaping how consumers discover products and businesses market...

Recent Google Ruling May Open Door to More AI-Powered eCommerce

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