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Eftpos added security features go-live as digital upgrades continue

Australian payments provider Eftpos has gone live with new online security features through a handful of payment merchants, ahead of a full rollout next year. These security features, which include two-factor authentication functionality, has initially been adopted by Till Payments, Fat Zebra, and Eftex. The rollout of these features is part of Eftpos’ five-year, AU$100 […]

He Helped Build Tesla. Now He Hopes to Do the Same at Lucid.

But mass producing automobiles is a challenge of a different magnitude. Initial versions of the Air cost almost $35,000 more than a top-of-the-line Tesla Model S Plaid. To be profitable, Lucid must appeal to more than just a superwealthy elite. “Lucid’s biggest risks are getting to scale and capacity,” said Daniel Ives, a senior analyst […]

Expect to See Fewer Car Commercials This Holiday Season

Vitali LaurentsikGetty Images Fewer cars to sell mean less reason to drive shoppers into showrooms, and that means holiday advertising is expected to be down this year, too. Of course, automakers have already decreased their ad spending compared to pre-pandemic days. Reuters said digital car ads were down around 10 percent this summer and fall, […]

House Passes the Largest Expenditure on Climate in U.S. History

WASHINGTON — The United States took a major step toward fighting climate change Friday with passage through the House of Representatives of a $2.2 trillion spending bill that includes the largest expenditures ever made by the federal government to slow global warming. The legislation provides $555 billion for programs that could significantly curb the fossil […]

Driving Sunglasses for Road Trips

Driving sunglasses are about much more than looks—what really matters is how they perform. After securing roadworthy shades from the top sunglasses brands, we decided that the best way to put them to the test was by embarking on a road trip. The Car We were behind the wheel of the 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 […]

Ford and Rivian no longer plan to work jointly on electric vehicles.

Ford Motor and Rivian have dropped plans to develop an electric vehicle together, although Ford remains a major investor in the start-up automaker. The companies formed a partnership in 2019 when Ford invested $500 million in Rivian. They originally envisioned working closely on electric vehicles, but Ford discarded a plan to use Rivian’s chassis for […]

Best online master’s in marketing 2021: Top picks

As marketplace competition increases and consumer access improves, organizations need to find new and effective ways to reach their buyers. A marketing master’s teaches modern technologies and strategies to better understand consumers and markets. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 10% growth in marketing manager positions between 2020 and 2030. In addition to these […]