MANAMA, BAHRAIN: Al Salam Bank has launched Samsung Wallet, a new and secure payment method that allows clients to make contactless payments using their Samsung devices at any point-of-sale or payment system. With facial or fingerprint recognition, a PIN code, or One-Time Password authentication options, clients can rest assured that each transaction is secure. Approved…
AVADA Group acquires NZ’s largest traffic management company, Wilsons TM Limited
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: AVADA Group Limited (ASX: AVD), a traffic management operator, has announced the acquisition of Wilsons TM Limited, the largest traffic management company in the South Island of New Zealand. AVADA NZ Limited, a subsidiary of AVADA, has signed a binding agreement to acquire all the issued share capital of Wilsons Traffic Management, which…
Prague’s Mews acquires Montreal-based Hotello to expand in North America
Mews, a Prague-based leader in hospitality technology and cloud-based property management systems (PMS), has recently acquired Hotello, a Montreal-based cloud property management system (PMS) for hotel properties, in a deal that was led by Mews Ventures, the investment and venture arm of the company. While the financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed,…
Merck to acquire Prometheus Biosciences for $10.8bn to bolster immunology presence
Prometheus Biosciences Inc is set to be acquired by Merck & Co for approximately $10.8 billion, according to a joint statement released by the two companies on Sunday. The acquisition will enable Merck to strengthen its position in the field of immunology, with one of its subsidiaries paying $200 per share for the biotech firm…
7 Factors to Consider When Buying a Car: A Comprehensive Guide
Buying a car is an essential part of life these days, whether you’re in need of a reliable mode of transportation or just looking to upgrade your existing ride. The experience can be exciting, but it also comes with its fair share of stress and decisions. What type should you get? Should you buy new…
Useful Information You Should Know About Wage Garnishment
If you’re being threatened with a wage garnishment, it can be scary and overwhelming to think about how this will affect your finances. Just know that you have rights as a worker in the United States, and there are certain restrictions concerning wage garnishment set out by the federal government. In this post, we’ll explain…
Motorola reportedly developing two foldable Razr phones for 2023
Motorola is reportedly preparing to release two new foldable phones in 2023, one of which could directly compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4. Leaks shared via MySmartPrice and OnLeaks suggest that the upcoming Razr models will be named Razr+ and Razr Lite. The new Razr is said to have a clamshell-style folding mechanism with…
Ripple drops XRP as asset from Liquidity Hub, XRP community suspects SEC lawsuit influence
Ripple, the well-known cross-border payment remittance firm, has recently made a controversial move by dropping XRP from its Liquidity Hub product. This decision has alarmed the XRP community, who speculate that it could be due to the company’s expectation of a win for the SEC in the ongoing lawsuit against Ripple. The Liquidity Hub is…
All You Need to Know About the Upcoming Google Pixel 7a
The release of the Google Pixel 7a has not been officially announced yet, but we can be certain that it is on its way since the A-series has been around since the Pixel 3. The Pixel 7a is expected to offer a more affordable alternative to the Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, as previous…
UK cancels new smart motorways over safety and cost concerns
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the cancellation of the building of new smart motorways, citing concerns over safety and cost. The move will see 14 planned smart motorways removed from government road building plans, including three earmarked for construction and 11 that are already on pause. The Department for Transport (DfT) estimates that…
Panasonic considering third battery plant in the US, possibly in Oklahoma
Panasonic Holdings, a major supplier of batteries to electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc., has revealed that it is considering constructing a battery plant in Oklahoma, marking its third facility in the United States. This decision follows surging sales of electric vehicles, with an increasing number of EV makers, beyond longtime customer Tesla, now looking to…
Rightly so: Arkansas makes it illegal for minors to use social media without parental consent
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new bill, the Social Media Safety Act, which makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to use social media without obtaining parental consent. The bill requires social media companies to verify the age of any new user who lives in Arkansas, using a digitized…