Some hotels are trying to bring more of a human connection to the travel experience: Take Life House, which is creating a social network for guests — and offering rooms with bunks so friends can share a room and save money. Life House CEO and Co-founder Rami Zeidan explains how technology and design can bring travelers together — and change the check-in experience.  Read More...

Online shopping is on a tear: eCommerce is experiencing year-over-year growth of 14 percent as internet connectivity and mobile usage improve, according to the Payments Powering Platforms Tracker. To capitalize on the rise, marketplaces and merchants are rolling out more digital payment options as they head into the future of eCommerce.  Read More...

All Digital, All The Time, Everywhere

For years, we’ve heard the world is going digital — but a quick glance around might lead one to conclude that time has passed. From payments to lending to even consumer identity, the world is more than going digital, it’s already gone digital.  Read More...