Ferhan Patel

The financial technology, or FinTech, industry has been spreading over the course of the past decade, and it is only getting bigger. Using technology to organize and control finance used to be just an idea, but is now used by big banks and Wall Street firms. Banks have even begun investing in FinTech startups in order to get ahead of competitors, by receiving the latest innovative product before anybody else. Unfortunately, this explosion of FinTech in big banks and investment firms has made smaller companies struggle. However, that is beginning to change. Startup companies focused on FinTech are now seeking out smaller community banks that are thinking about going national. The banks want to become relevant in the digital age, and the startup companies want more business. Technically, this arrangement works for everyone. It is also arriving at a time in which the Federal Reserve is making decisions that will detrimentally affect small banks. The Federal Reserve wants to work on ...

CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show, is an annual electronics trade show that has been running for 48 years. It is a haven for professionals and companies to get the inside scoop on technological innovations of the year, and things that are being made in the near future. This year’s show was held, as always, in Las Vegas, Nevada. It featured technological devices of all functionalities. Below, I have listed 6 of my favorites. Polaroid Zip This is a small device that can connect to your smartphone to print out pictures on the spot. Polaroid was inspired by FujiFilm’s Instax printer with this product, and it has become widely popular. The Polaroid Zip boasts about being able to print pictures on a smartphone or nearby device in 60 seconds or less. The pictures this device produces are in full color, made without ink or toner. Glagla Digitsole The Glagla Digitsole doubles as a heated insole and a fitness tracker. It is is rechargeable, via a USB connection and uses bluetoo...