Mastercard Inc. has started testing a biometric payment method for physical establishments that uses facial recognition instead of contactless cards, smartphones, or remembered PINs. The Biometric Checkout Program, according to the company, allows shoppers to scan their faces using a retailer's smartphone app and associate their
In a 1986 World Cup quarterfinal in Mexico City, the Argentina legend wore the shirt and scored two of the most famous goals in soccer history. The shirt worn by Argentina icon Diego Maradona during the memorable "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986
The blue-and-white checked gingham dress worn by a young Judy Garland as Dorothy in the famous 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" is one of the most recognizable outfits in American film history. One of the versions of the dress Garland wore in the film was
Jeep, the legendary American SUV brand, trying to convince the world that it is becoming green, even if it doesn't yet have the electric vehicles to show it. Christian Meunier, the worldwide CEO of Jeep, is on the road this week, demonstrating the two worlds the brand
Digital platforms and services have brought a mixed bag of benefits to cities — and a backlash from equity and privacy advocates. The problem was well known: During the pandemic, billions of dollars in federal emergency rental assistance were sitting unused, in part because struggling tenants were having trouble
Male CFOs are more likely to muddy the water with euphemisms and talk too much, research shows. If you want to get a straight answer on company financials, ask a woman. Female chief financial officers are more likely to give concise responses, backed by numbers, while their
Jetti Poles, the world's first fitness poles designed to transform walking into a full body workout, are now available and make fitness fun, fast, affordable and accessible. For thousands of years, humans have known the value of walking with poles. They provide stability, lower perceived exertion,
New York-based Synchron Inc.—a competitor to Elon Musk’s brain-machine interface company, Neuralink—has won financial backing from Neuralink’s co-founder and former president. Max Hodak, who left Neuralink last year, has invested in Synchron and joined its advisory board, he wrote in a post. He did not say how
New York Times Co. tech workers will vote on joining a union starting this month, a U.S. labor official ordered Wednesday. Ballots will be mailed to employees Jan. 24 and be due back by Feb. 14, a regional director of the National Labor Relations Board ruled. Around
The American Kennel Club's purebred lineup has expanded to include an athletic Hungarian farm dog and a little pet of bygone Russian aristocrats. This qualifies them to compete for best in show at a variety of dog shows in the United States, including the AKC's annual
