In an era where global trade shifts by the hour, FedEx is placing its future on smarter supply chains, AI-driven logistics, and even robots that can load and unload trucks. Speaking at the Semafor World Economy Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C., FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam shared insights into how the logistics giant is navigating new … Read more
Tax season just got smarter. In a game-changing move for millions of taxpayers, Intuit — the powerhouse behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp — has partnered with Google Cloud to simplify how Americans file their taxes. The two companies have introduced a groundbreaking AI feature that automates data entry from various tax documents, saving users … Read more
Apple’s switching things up — big time. In response to new U.S. tariffs, the tech giant is moving quickly to start building all iPhones for American buyers in India by the end of 2026, according to a new report from Bloomberg. What’s Going On? Originally, Apple was gradually shifting some iPhone production to India. But now, they’ve hit … Read more
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has blown up in popularity, reaching about 350 million active users each month as of March. This is a massive jump from last fall – back in October 2024, Gemini had only around 9 million people using it daily, but by March 2025 it was seeing 35 million daily users. In other words, usage of Google’s … Read more
Ever wanted to grab something on eBay but wished you could pay for it over time? Good news: eBay is expanding its buy now, pay later (BNPL) options by teaming up with Klarna for U.S. shoppers. This move means more flexibility and budgeting help for anyone in the U.S. buying on eBay. More Ways to Pay on eBay eBay has … Read more
Imagine doing work and having to wait months for your paycheck. That’s what many small businesses go through when their big customers take forever to pay invoices. FundThrough – a financial technology (fintech) company based in Houston and Toronto – was created to fix that problem. It gives small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) an advance on … Read more
You might think now would be the perfect time for businesses to hit the brakes and take a breather. After all, the headlines are filled with geopolitical conflicts, trade finance upheavals, shifting regulatory landscapes, and the not-so-distant memory of a global pandemic. Uncertainty these days feels more like the rule than the exception. In reality, … Read more
Digital banking faces a balancing act between user experience and security, and nowhere is this tension more apparent than in today’s multistep login processes. For years, multifactor authentication (MFA) – adding steps like one-time SMS codes, email confirmations or biometric scans on top of passwords – has been the gold standard for protecting online accounts. … Read more
A wave of market volatility sparked by new U.S. tariffs has prompted several high-profile companies to slam the brakes on their plans to go public. In the weeks since the White House announced fresh tariffs on April 2, more than $120 billion worth of initial public offering (IPO) value has been put on hold. Tech and … Read more
Affirm, known for its buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans, is making a move that could eventually help your credit history feel more complete. Starting May 1, the company will begin reporting all of its pay-over-time loans – including the short-term “Pay in 4” plans and longer monthly installment loans – to the credit bureau TransUnion. In … Read more