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Litera to add Hotshot legal training to CE Manager
Digital Transformation

Litera to add Hotshot legal training to CE Manager

Law firms will get practical training and CLE tracking in one system as Hotshot's courses move into Litera CE Manager from Q4 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Blend says Autopilot cuts mortgage loan times by four days
Software-as-a-Service

Blend says Autopilot cuts mortgage loan times by four days

Borrowers could see faster approvals as live-use data showed loan-cycle times falling by up to four days and fulfilment costs dropping.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
US workers fear AI dependence more than job losses
Digital Transformation

US workers fear AI dependence more than job losses

Dependence on artificial intelligence is now a bigger worry for US workers than layoffs, with many fearing it could erode creativity and skills.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs
Fintech

Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs

Shoppers will soon be able to tap phones and cards at Walmart tills, as the retailer rolls out contactless checkout across US stores by 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
RoboShare plans robot party for Dustytherapper event
Risk & Compliance

RoboShare plans robot party for Dustytherapper event

The proposed private party could give RoboShare an early test of its robot-rental model, with terms and venue details still undecided.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Consumers may switch banks over authentication, says survey
Multi-factor authentication

Consumers may switch banks over authentication, says survey

Fraud controls are becoming a deal-breaker, with more than two in five consumers saying they could switch banks over authentication alone.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Attentive launches AI Grow to boost email sign-ups
Customer Relationship Management

Attentive launches AI Grow to boost email sign-ups

Retailers may lift sign-ups from existing traffic after beta tests showed a median 25% increase in email and SMS subscriptions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ASAE uses live captions & translation in Indianapolis
Artificial Intelligence

ASAE uses live captions & translation in Indianapolis

More than 5,500 attendees at ASAE's Indianapolis meeting could follow sessions in their own language or via captions without extra kit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Rillet raises USD $100 million at USD $1 billion valuation
Software-as-a-Service

Rillet raises USD $100 million at USD $1 billion valuation

The funding doubles the accounting software group's total raised to more than USD $200 million as customers adopt AI tools for finance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Pricefx adds bring-your-own AI to pricing platform
Software-as-a-Service

Pricefx adds bring-your-own AI to pricing platform

Customers can query live pricing data in Microsoft Copilot, Claude or ChatGPT as Pricefx opens its platform to approved enterprise AI assistants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto
Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils US payroll & payments push with Gusto

Small businesses may be able to run payroll, payments and bookkeeping in one system as Xero deepens its US push with new tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Adobe says AI travel traffic to US sites jumps 119%
Digital Transformation

Adobe says AI travel traffic to US sites jumps 119%

Travellers are increasingly starting searches with AI, and travel sites that are hard for models to read may miss out on bookings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Intapp launches Celeste AI for compliance and timekeeping
Software-as-a-Service

Intapp launches Celeste AI for compliance and timekeeping

AI-driven workflows are set to speed intake, conflicts checks and billing for regulated firms as they juggle growth and tighter compliance demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Frost Bank lifts digital account openings with Blend
Data Analytics

Frost Bank lifts digital account openings with Blend

Digital onboarding now takes six to seven minutes at Frost Bank, as manual reviews dropped and customer acquisition improved.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AdvisorFinder launches AI visibility tool for advisers
Data Analytics

AdvisorFinder launches AI visibility tool for advisers

Financial advisers risk being overlooked as clients increasingly use generative AI and search engines to pick firms, the company says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Trading Technologies to add OG.com connectivity in 2026
Fintech

Trading Technologies to add OG.com connectivity in 2026

The tie-up will give TT users access to regulated prediction markets and margin-based crypto futures, broadening institutional trading options from late 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform
Fintech

CardFlight adds ACH payments to SwipeSimple platform

Small businesses can now take bank-to-bank payments in SwipeSimple, with invoices and links handled alongside cards in one system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Personetics & Plaid team up to boost bank engagement
Fintech

Personetics & Plaid team up to boost bank engagement

Banks could keep customers on their own apps more easily as Personetics and Plaid combine account data to flag savings and debt moves.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Siebert & Unusual Whales to launch data-driven ETFs
Fintech

Siebert & Unusual Whales to launch data-driven ETFs

Investors could gain access to political trading and options data through a proposed ETF range, though strategy details and filings are still undisclosed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week