Samsung Paid Around $215M For Viv Virtual Assistant Back In October
Samsung Paid Around $215M For Viv Virtual Assistant Back In October
March 02, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Embattled Samsung, South Korea’s largest consumer electronics company, has reportedly paid $215 million for Viv Labs, the virtual assistant startup it acquired in October. Get...

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Foursquare Makes Software That Leverages Location Available To Third-Party Apps
Foursquare Makes Software That Leverages Location Available To Third-Party Apps
March 02, 2017  |  Innovation

In an effort to help developers and marketers offer their services to consumers at the right time and place, Foursquare has introduced Pilgrim SDK, a...

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zSpace Joins OpenXR Group To Define Standards For VR Devices
zSpace Joins OpenXR Group To Define Standards For VR Devices
March 02, 2017  |  Payment Methods

zSpace, an education company that brings mixed reality experiences to computing, announced Wednesday (March 1) that it is joining the Khronos Group’s OpenXR working group...

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CGI Launches SEPA Instant Credit Transfer Service
CGI Launches SEPA Instant Credit Transfer Service
March 02, 2017  |  Payment Methods

CGI announced Wednesday (March 1) the launch of a new, real-time Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) instant credit transfer solution. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Walmart Adds New Pharmacy, Money Features To Its App
Walmart Adds New Pharmacy, Money Features To Its App
March 02, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Walmart announced Wednesday (Mar. 1) that it added new capabilities to the Walmart app that makes it faster and easier for pharmacy and money services customers....

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Square Inc. Expands Food Ordering Service With OrderAhead Acquisition
Square Inc. Expands Food Ordering Service With OrderAhead Acquisition
March 02, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Square Inc. has announced that it has purchased OrderAhead’s dining pickup website and app that enables customers to place takeout food orders without picking up...

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Amex Sweetens Platinum Rewards Pot
Amex Sweetens Platinum Rewards Pot
March 02, 2017  |  Payment Methods

American Express is putting on a full-court press to court and keep its affluent — and high card fee paying — Platinum members happy. Get...

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Robotic Future Presents Unforeseen Security Risks
Robotic Future Presents Unforeseen Security Risks
March 02, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

Robots.  What could possibly go wrong? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Are Televisions Disappearing From US Homes?
Are Televisions Disappearing From US Homes?
March 02, 2017  |  Retail

After years of televisions in every home’s den (and maybe some bedrooms, too), this trend may soon either come to an end or see a...

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