Wawa planning new technology training hub in Philadelphia

Dive Brief: Wawa is considering turning one of its recently shuttered c-stores in Philadelphia into a technology training center as a means to “repurpose” the location, a spokesperson from the c-store chain said in an email. The training center — which would take over the location on 19th and Market streets — is “still in […]

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Metaverse Landlords Are Creating a New Class System

Although Decentraland is among the most popular blockchain-based virtual worlds, it’s far from the only of its breed: Somnium Space, SuperWorld, and the Sandbox are all variations on the same theme. Some have offered in-built rental functionality for years. One virtual landlord, Chris Bell, who owns one of the largest portfolios of land in Somnium […]

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A Robotic Automation Startup Success Story

Usually, the most successful enterprises directly address the challenges facing different communities and stakeholders. The story of a startup’s journey to success is unique and special, resulting from the passionate efforts of entrepreneurs. In this article, you will explore the story of Czechia-based RoboTwin, an innovative robotic automation startup, and its journey from industry impulse […]

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Should We Cut Out Kids’ Sports if We’re Always Broke?

Dear Penny, We are a two-parent household with three children under 10. We make about $7,500 a month combined but still struggle and end up living paycheck to paycheck.  We have no savings. We do not have credit cards, and our student loans are paid off. Our cars are paid off but often need repairs. […]

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NACS unveils EV charging matchmaker tool

Dive Brief: NACS has unveiled an electric vehicle charging matchmaking program that will make it easier for c-store retailers to find EV charging companies that meet their criteria, according to a Tuesday press release. The tool, which can only be used by NACS members, lets retailers upload information about the site they want to add EV charging […]

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Quantum Startups’ Stock Market Dreams Are Decohering

At the end of September, Rigetti reported $212 million in assets and a net loss of $49 million for the year to date. The SPAC deal was originally expected to net $458 million, pushing Rigetti’s valuation to about $1.5 billion, but after some investors pulled out it raised not much over half the expected amount. Quantum computing is […]

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IT hiring: How to find the right match

This past year has been full of employee retention and job security challenges. In the spring and summer, leaders were tasked with combating The Great Resignation, “quiet quitting,” and the ongoing technical skills gap. Now the tables have turned: Many employees risk losing their jobs with massive layoffs in the tech industry. At its core, […]

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LendingClub Bank Review 2023: Checking and Savings Accounts

LendingClub is one of the more interesting online banks we’ve reviewed lately. First up — it is an online bank, which means no physical branches, though that’s not necessarily unusual anymore. What makes LendingClub Bank unique is that it’s the first proper mix of fintech and online banking. LendingClub Bank actually started life as Radius […]

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