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Passwords, E-Mail Verifications Can Add Friction To Subscription Signup Process
February 09, 2018

It’s every subscription service’s dream: Out of 140 million Spotify users who can stream anything from U2 to Beethoven, about 60 million pay for the privilege to listen to whatever music they like on demand. With a little less than half of its base as...

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Bridging The 40 Percent Gap In Online Banking
January 31, 2018

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Samsung Developing Authentication Using Blood Pressure
January 29, 2018

Samsung is taking authentication to another level: The company recently applied for a patent covering a device authentication method that would measure a user’s blood pressure to verify their identity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Visa Biometric Card Tech Eliminates PINs And Sigs
January 15, 2018

Visa announced late last week that merchants can now tap into its suite of sensory branding via a pilot program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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The Cashier-less Grocery Store Experience
December 01, 2017

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Sensory: The Invisible Technology Behind The Voice- Activated Revolution
November 30, 2017

Sensory is a brand whose name may not be immediately recognizable, but whose tech surely is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Why Alexa Won’t Replace Call Center Agents (Just Yet)
November 09, 2017

Remember how Barbie — at first just a popular doll with pretty hair and clothes — eventually became a teacher, gymnast, veterinarian, astronaut, paratrooper, NASCAR driver, business executive and even President of the United States? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Amex Upgrades Online Authentication
November 01, 2017

American Express has announced SafeKey 2.0, the next generation of its online authentication tool, which provides an extra layer of security when a card member makes a purchase online at a participating merchant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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BofA Adds Another Layer Of Authentication To Banking Services
October 24, 2017

Bank of America announced that it will add another layer of authentication for its online banking services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...