Amazon Launches Fire TV Stick With Alexa Voice Remote
Amazon Launches Fire TV Stick With Alexa Voice Remote
September 29, 2016  |  Amazon

Amazon announced on Wednesday (Sept. 28) the launch of the all-new Fire TV Stick that includes an Alexa Voice Remote. The streaming stick is up to...

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Lydia Bags $7.8 Million For P2P Payments
Lydia Bags $7.8 Million For P2P Payments
September 29, 2016  |  Europe

Lydia — a French P2P payments start-up — has grabbed $7.8 million for expansion in other European countries. The service is designed to allow fee-free transfers between...

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Samsung Betas Samsung Pay For Gear S2
Samsung Betas Samsung Pay For Gear S2
September 29, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Samsung is gearing up to let users of its Gear S2 watch make payments. Starting on Wednesday (Sept. 28), the Samsung Gear app on Android...

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Citigroup Jumps On the ClearXchange Bandwagon
Citigroup Jumps On the ClearXchange Bandwagon
September 29, 2016  |  Digital Banking

The big banks’ last best hope to undercut P2P pioneer and perennial millennial favorite Venmo got its newest convert — long time holdout Citibank. Citibank now...

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The Number Of Virtual Reality Users To Grow By 147 Percent In Next Five Years
The Number Of Virtual Reality Users To Grow By 147 Percent In Next Five Years
September 29, 2016  |  Innovation

Global virtual reality active users is forecast to grow by 147 percent CAGR between 2016 and 2021, according to OrbisResearch.com, which on Wednesday (Sept. 28)...

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Wells Fargo Independent Board Furious About CEO Stumpf’s Handling Of Scandal
Wells Fargo Independent Board Furious About CEO Stumpf’s Handling Of Scandal
September 29, 2016  |  Banking

Wells Fargo Chief Executive John Stumpf’s move to give up around $41 million in unvested equity was prompted in part by board members who were...

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The Body Shop To Launch Alipay Mobile Wallet In Three London Stores
The Body Shop To Launch Alipay Mobile Wallet In Three London Stores
September 29, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Wirecard announced on Wednesday (Sept. 28) that The Body Shop, the U.K. cosmetics and skin care company, will launch mobile wallet Alipay in three of...

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