Microsoft Pay — Microsoft’s answer to Android Pay and Apple Pay that was originally launched in 2016 as Microsoft Wallet — is getting a little more useful today. At Build, Microsoft announced that it will be integrating its digital wallet service into Outlook. This means that, for the first time, when a company sends you… Continue reading Microsoft Pay comes to Outlook
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Instagram quietly launches payments for commerce
Get ready to shop the ‘Gram. Instagram just stealthily added a native payments feature to its app for some users. It lets you register a debit or credit card as part of a profile, set up a security pin, then start buying things without ever leaving Instagram. Not having to leave for a separate website and enter… Continue reading Instagram quietly launches payments for commerce
Deliv now offers same-day delivery for Shopify retailers
Deliv, which partners with retailers like Macy’s, Best Buy and PetSmart to offer same-day delivery, is enabling Shopify retailers to offer scheduled, same-day delivery to customers. This is thanks to a partnership with Zapiet, a store pickup and local delivery plug-in for Shopify. Zapiet helps Shopify retailers manage store inventories and configure the confines of… Continue reading Deliv now offers same-day delivery for Shopify retailers
Shapeways raises a $30 million Series E
Investors, it seems, aren’t entirely soured on the world of 3D printing. The technology is still making progress in the enterprise sector, and Shapeways is certainly continuing to make a case for it in the world of online marketplaces. This morning, the New York-based company announced the closing of a $30 million Series E. The… Continue reading Shapeways raises a $30 million Series E
Uber Acquires JUMP
Uber has acquired bike-sharing startup JUMP for an undisclosed amount of money. This comes shortly after TechCrunch reported that JUMP was in talks with Uber as well as with investors regarding a potential fundraising round involving Sequoia Capital’s Mike Moritz. At the time, JUMP was contemplating a sale that exceeded $100 million. We’re now hearing… Continue reading Uber Acquires JUMP
Self Care Apps are Booming
Millennials may be a bit obsessed with self-care — and it’s beginning to pay off for the makers of self-care and digital wellness apps. According to data from multiple app store intelligence firms, the category is now seeing notable growth. In the first quarter of 2018, the top 10 grossing self-care apps in the U.S.… Continue reading Self Care Apps are Booming
On-demand shipping startup Shyp is shutting down
After rocketing to a $250 million valuation in 2015 amid a massive hype cycle for on-demand companies, on-demand startup Shyp is shutting down today. CEO Kevin Gibbon announced that the company would be shutting down in a blog post this afternoon. The company is ending operations immediately after, like many on-demand companies, struggling to find a scalable model beyond… Continue reading On-demand shipping startup Shyp is shutting down
Dropbox Prepares for IPO
Valuations are much lower than the last round’s, but DBX is still preparing for a big Nasdaq entry – 3rd largest Enterprise Tech IPO in the last 3 years.
Interview with Surecave’s CEO Louis Baugier
RXR Realty and JP Morgan Chase Global Real Estate alum Louis Baugier discusses the future of property management and real estate technologies.
Uber plans to ‘invest aggressively’ to compete with rivals in Southeast Asia
Local context and expertise versus aggressive expansion. Let the international transportation economy games begin!