by Admin | Dec 21, 2016 | News, Technology
Mobile money services allow people to make or receive payments via mobile phones. There were over 270 such systems worldwide by 2015, with over 411 million accounts across 93 countries. Now, an in-depth study of one mobile money system in Kenya has shown that...
by Admin | Dec 16, 2016 | News, Technology
The homebuying process is increasingly going digital. Whether it’s posting available homes online, streamlining the mortgage and loan application processes, or effectively communicating with homebuyers, real estate today is making an effort to meet customers where...
by Admin | Dec 15, 2016 | News, Technology
Protecting intellectual property rights is very important to artists and businesses alike. Because the ways in which we experience media keep changing, companies that produce and own that media are constantly trying to keep up and ensure that they still own and profit...
by Admin | Dec 5, 2016 | News, Technology
Plastic is one of those things that we need for our modern lives, but which is a major source of pollution of our land and oceans. Plastics are also petroleum-based, which means the production of plastics could become unsustainable if petroleum costs rise. But a new...
by Admin | Nov 25, 2016 | Companies, News, Technology
In today’s global era, the ability to process payments in currencies all over the world is becoming increasingly important. Although some would think that a global bank could accomplish this with ease, the fact is that even global banks don’t have offices in every...
by Admin | Nov 23, 2016 | News, Technology
Video games are not known for accessibility. While there are groups like Able Gamers, which works to help people with disabilities (usually physical) to be able to play games, the industry has a history of ignoring people who aren’t able-bodied and male. The problems...