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Fresh seafood, new medicine tablets: Convergence of tech helps wholesalers sell to consumers directly

Wholesalers in Singapore are tapping new markets while saving on costs.

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How Oura Ring Is Leading Tech's Pursuit of the Menstrual Cycle - CNET

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Technology in the reproductive health space isn't new, but smart rings are making it trendy to a new type of consumer: people looking for birth control.

Monday, May 20

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Vermont Slated to Grant a Private Right of Action to Consumers in New Data Privacy Bill

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As Vermont joins the growing number of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, it stands out from the crowd with the ability of Vermonters to bring a private right of action (PRA) against large data holders. In its proposed…

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What's New In Consumer Tech World Last Week? News That You Should Know (May 12-May 19, 2024)

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Chinese chipmakers make headway in producing high bandwidth memory semiconductors, Zuckerberg celebrates 40th birthday on superyacht, Google may revive Google Glass, and Musk expresses skepticism about OpenAI's AI model development.

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Opinion: AI and privacy rules meant for Big Tech could hurt small businesses most

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Knee-jerk regulations of AI and privacy issues could end up serving the biggest companies and hurting consumers by stifling future competition.

Friday, May 17

Malaysia’s economy remains resilient amid consumer spending, tech upswing and tourism, says economist

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Malaysia’s economy remains fundamentally strong despite concerns over rising living costs and...

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EU Consumer Groups Accuse Temu of Manipulating Online Shoppers

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European consumer groups leveled accusations against the Chinese shopping app Temu. European consumer groups leveled accusations against the Chinese shopping app Temu, alleging it employs manipulative techniques to encourage excessive…

Thursday, May 16

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Visa rolls out tech to share more data on customers' preferences based on their shopping history with retailers via proprietary "tokens" (Paige Smith/Bloomberg)

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Visa rolls out tech to share more data on customers' preferences based on their shopping history with retailers via proprietary “tokens” — - Consumers' preferences to be shared via proprietary tokens — Firm competing with fintech newcomers…

Tuesday, May 14

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Welch calls for independent tech agency to protect data

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Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is calling for the creation of an independent agency to protect small business and consumer data.

Monday, May 13

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Apple Looks to Sell Vision Pro to Overseas Consumers

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Will Apple’s mixed-reality headset be more popular overseas than it was in America? The tech giant is reportedly trying to find out. Apple is preparing to begin selling its almost $3,500 Vision Pro in non-U.S. markets, Bloomberg News…

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Google’s Project Starline video conferencing tech is coming to offices

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Google is teaming up with HP to bring its futuristic video conferencing technology Project Starline to enterprise consumers. The company first began demoing this service in 2021 and the first iteration involved a 3D video chat booth with a…

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EU says Booking.com is tech 'gatekeeper,' set to rule on X

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Brussels has designated Booking.com a "gatekeeper" between businesses and consumers, meaning it must comply with strict tech rules. It has yet to decide if the same applies to Elon Musk's X social platform.

Sunday, May 12

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What's New In Consumer Tech World Last Week? News That You Should Know (May 5-May 11, 2024)

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Apple may revive EV plans with Rivian partnership, Biden announces $3.3B tech investment in Wisconsin, Chinese state behind UK military data breach, Microsoft under scrutiny for cloud practices, Baidu PR chief resigns over work culture,…

Friday, May 10

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London-Based Consumer Tech Brand, Nothing Achieves 144 % Growth in Q1, 2024

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The growth, said the company, citing Counterpoint Research data, is attributed to the mid-range model, the Nothing Phone (2a) which garnered "significant mind share". In March this year, the company launched its third smartphone, Phone (2a…

Thursday, May 9

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Despite big tech lobbying, Maryland passes two internet privacy bills

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The Maryland legislature passed two bills over the weekend limiting tech platforms’ ability to collect and use consumers’ data. Maryland Governor Wes Moore is expected to sign one of those bills, the Maryland Kids Code, on Thursday,…

Wednesday, May 8

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U.S. revokes some export licenses to sell chips to Huawei in a bid to curb China's tech power

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Huawei's consumer business is seeing a resurgence after the launch of the Mate 60 Pro smartphone in August.

Monday, May 6

Let's Spill The Tea: Top Consumer Tech News From Last Week That You Should Know (April 28-May 4, 2024)

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Amazon reports solid first-quarter FY24 net sales, Elon Musk slams Meta, TikTok faces competition from Twitch and more .

Friday, May 3

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Can Open Banking Increase Consumer Trust in New Payments Tech?

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Open banking is empowering consumers and the businesses they work with to adapt amid uncertainties, Trustly founder and CEO Alex Gonthier writes in the new PYMNTS eBook, “The Implications of Uncertainty.” The economy is still feeling the…

Thursday, May 2

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Colorado Enacts Nation’s First Privacy Law to Protect Consumer Brainwaves: What it Means for Life Sciences and Health Tech Companies

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Legislators in Colorado have passed the first law in the United States meant to protect a consumer’s brainwaves. While advances in neurotechnology such as brain-computer interfaces that can translate a person’s thoughts into actions may…