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At one time, digital banking seemed like an impossibility. Today, it’s the way millions choose to bank.Dana George  |  The Motley FoolFinancial institutions have changed, but why?Associated Bank’s ability to truly understand customer needs has earned it long-standing loyalty and satisfaction.Video Provided by BR Studio for Associated BankWe’re nearing the end of 2025, and I have a dear friend who still refuses to use a debit card because she “doesn’t trust them.” Anything digital gives her the willies, and she flatly refuses to bank any differently than her parents did in the 1960s.While she (and everyone else) is free to…

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You interact with your smartphone in countless small ways every day, often without noticing the posture your hand slips into while scrolling, messaging or watching videos. These tiny habits can accumulate into subtle strains, especially when the little finger begins supporting the weight of your device for long stretches of time. Many users have recently begun noticing a small indentation or discomfort around the fifth finger, prompting questions about whether smartphone use may be placing unnecessary pressure on the hand. As device sizes grow and daily screen time increases, you may be unknowingly adopting positions that challenge the natural mechanics…

An objective, unemotional investment strategy for your TSP, easy to say but hard to do in uncertain times “Part of the investment plan is to know what you’re going to do when the stock market does crash. Because inevitably it’s going to,” Art Stein said. Terry Gerton December 3, 2025 5:16 pm 5 min read Guest: Art Stein Title: Certified financial planner, Arthur Stein Financial Summary: After weeks of missed paychecks and with another shutdown deadline just a few weeks away, financial stress is real, and emotions can drive costly investment mistakes. How do you rebuild emergency savings, stay disciplined,…

Working from home has become increasingly common, but tax rules supporting remote workers have not kept pace. Since the 2018 tax reform, employees have generally lost access to unr …

The Centre has informed the Parliament that National Highway maintenance will now rely on AI-assisted drone surveys, high-resolution imagery, digital inspections, and real-time mobile reporting—marking one of the biggest technology upgrades in India’s highway monitoring system.To streamline inspections, officials will upload geo-tagged, time-stamped photographs, videos and field reports through platforms such as the NHAI ONE/Tatpar app.The ministry also said that road-related complaints submitted via helplines, social media platforms and mobile applications such as Rajmarg Yatra app are being processed through established grievance-redressal systems.The government reiterated that contractors and concessionaires remain responsible for maintenance under BOT, HAM and EPC project structures…

Tech firms are pouring massive sums into physical AI, and Morgan Stanley predicts the world could have more than a billion humanoid robots by 2050 – Copyright AFP Jade GAO With AI accelerating faster than the regulation designed to constrain it, connected devices reshaping the home, and new human–machine interfaces emerging, 2026 is already shaping up to be a defining year for technological innovation. What are the key technological developments and new technologies that businesses need to focus on understanding in preparation for 2026? Tomorrow Lab has passed onto Digital Journal a set of trend indicators that could reshape how…

Amazon announced new AI initiatives to strengthen India’s small businesses and students by 2030. The tech giant plans to invest a whopping $12.7 billion in local cloud and AI infrastructure that will benefit over 15 million small businesses and 4 million government-school students. The initiative also supports the Government of India’s AI Mission that aims to boost accessibility, productivity, and digital inclusion.  According to Amazon, strengthening India’s AI infrastructure will help the nation become a global leader in the technology sector. The company already provides agentic AI support across the private and public sectors, including DigiYatra, Apollo Tyres and Axis…

Under this White House, crypto is to income generation what the presidential pardon power is to justice, something bounded almost exclusively by lines that President Trump himself draws. In that sense, it’s unsurprising that the two have been so often intertwined. Trump’s controversial pardon of former Honduras president Juan Orlando Hernández, indicted by the Justice Department during Trump’s first term in office, leaves a breadcrumb trail back to cryptocurrency. (Trump ally Roger Stone, who’s been eager to claim credit for Hernández’s good fortune, has positioned the pardon as a means of protecting “a haven for Bitcoin entrepreneurs.”) His pardon of…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Shopping for a golfer can feel oddly high-stakes. They have opinions about everything — clubs, tees, gloves, even ball markers — which makes it tough to know what will actually be a hit. And if you’re not a golfer yourself, the jargon alone can feel like trying to decipher a scorecard.More from VarietyBut here’s the good news: golfers love course-ready apparel, gadgets that improve their game, and anything that makes their time on the course smoother or more enjoyable. Whether…

MARGARET GILES and CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar As 2025 winds down, here are some moves to help you finish the year strong financially. Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement planning, Christine Benz, discusses strategies. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Benefits of Rebalancing Your Portfolio Q: What are the benefits of portfolio rebalancing, and who most needs to do it? A: The main benefit of rebalancing is risk reduction. You trim securities that have performed really well, presumably ones with higher valuations today. And you redirect the money into securities where returns have lagged, but valuations…

Grotesque and surreal ‘farming simulation’ Horses has been banned from the Epic Games Store on the eve of release, a couple of years after a work-in-progress version of the game was rejected by Valve. In an alleged statement to developers Santa Ragione, the Fortnite makers explain that they’ve found the game to be in contravention of policies against “Inappropriate Content” and “Hateful or Abusive Content”. Given that, according to Santa Ragione, Epic have had access to a build for two months and had already approved the game for publication on their store 18 days before launch, the whole thing…

Listen to this article Key takeaways: Rochester business owners want fast digital tools paired with expert, in-person banking support. Local banks emphasize relationships, advice, and industry knowledge as key differentiators. Branches remain essential for complex needs, trust-building, and community presence. Regional institutions continue investing in technology, fraud prevention, and modernized physical locations.   As business owners across Greater Rochester move faster and rely more on digital tools, local banks are reshaping how they serve them. Leaders from six regional institutions say business clients now expect seamless online capabilities paired with knowledgeable, in-person support. Their insights show how banks are modernizing…

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Google is teasing a new event that will take place next week that will focus on all things Android XR and the future of its smart glasses and headset developments.Google Teases Android XR Event, Deliver Updates on TechGoogle’s Android website has changed its banner to tease an upcoming event to take place next week as the company is hosting a special edition show on its YouTube page to focus on all things Android XR.”Mark your calendars to learn about the latest XR innovations and experiences at The Android Show | XR Edition. From glasses to headsets and everything in between,…

Given the warp speed at which artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing and businesses are transforming, it is often difficult to find some quiet time to consider the long-term horizon. Yet, CFOs, CEOs and their C-suite peers risk making short-sighted decisions if they neglect spending sufficient time to shape their strategic vision—including decisions concerning leadership pipelines, AI enablement and employee engagement and productivity.Succession planning: preparing for the ai-fueled future of corporate financegettyAs companies advance their AI-driven capabilities and services, the need and value of human insight, critical thinking, quality assurance and creativity will rise as more employees manage AI agents. However,…