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TechCrunch+ roundup: Technical due diligence, web3’s promise, how to hire well

TechCrunch

So far, web3 has not paid off on the Promise of the Premise : open source software that runs live on the blockchain. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Today, I wouldn’t consider buying a device that couldn’t help me find a restaurant or hotel. cloud servers.” yourprotagonist.

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Backed by Accel, Minoan Experience is creating a new category of e-commerce called ‘native retail’

TechCrunch

Instead of asking the property owner where it’s from and tracking it down, Minoan Experience lets you order the product by scanning a QR code. One of Minoan’s largest markets, the Hamptons, actually had a very busy season, with most of its short-term rental partners near 100% occupancy and charging higher rates due to demand.

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Travel Fraud Protection: Key Types of Travel Scam, Protective Measures, and Software to Consider

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percent in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, in 2021, the industry saw a rise up to 6.1 Besides, due to the specific nature of the industry with high-value one-off payments, a big number of businesses across the world, and rapid customer consumption of services, the travel and hospitality sector is a huge target for fraud.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

Altexsoft

Summing up, we can say that today’s travelers no longer want to spend their vacation hopping on and off the sightseeing bus at the packaged group tour or chilling lazily next to the pool with a cocktail at the all-inclusive hotel without ever leaving the premises (well, we’ll be honest, some still do). Real-world examples.

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Fintech giants face uphill battle

TechCrunch

Authenticity is huge, and speaking for myself and my fellow TC reporters, it is very much appreciated and valued — especially considering it’s not as common as we’d like it to be. Brazilian fintech startup Matera , which has built instant payment and QR code technology for financial institutions, has moved its headquarters to San Francisco.

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B2B Travel Platform For Corporate Travel Management

Altexsoft

It’s a systematic approach to handling various travel operations such as hotel bookings, flight tickets, travel policies, and reporting with the aim of cost control, adherence to corporate policies, and employee comfort and safety. Such software aims to streamline the process of sourcing, booking, and managing travel services.

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Next Week in Las Vegas With Prisma Cloud

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Prisma Cloud is sponsoring three events during the week of August 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada: BSidesLV, August 8-9 Black Hat, August 9-10 Defcon, August 11-13 Secure from Code to Cloud Prisma Cloud secures applications from code to cloud across multicloud environments. BSides Las Vegas: August 8-9 Kick the week off at BSidesLV.

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