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Samsung Aims To Cash In On Huawei’s Struggles
May 26, 2019

Samsung Electronics is looking to take advantage of the United States’ recent ban on Huawei Technologies. 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...

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Solar-Powered eScooters Coming To DC
May 24, 2019

Spin and Swiftmile are launching a pilot program in Washington, D.C. and Ann Arbor, MI, to test out an eScooter program. The 60-day pilot program will see dozens of electric docking stations installed, allowing riders to charge their devices, and giving them a designated place...

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US Loosens Some Huawei Restrictions
May 21, 2019

The U.S. Commerce Department has eased some of the trade restrictions recently imposed on Huawei — at least for the next 90 days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Instagram Discontinues Direct Messaging App
May 16, 2019

Instagram is shutting down Direct, a standalone direct messaging app that was meant to compete with Snapchat, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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What 98 Pct Of Consumers Miss About Protecting Their Cards From Fraud
May 16, 2019

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Smartphone Sales Hit Five-Year Low In Q1
May 10, 2019

New data shows that smartphone shipments in North America have fallen to a five-year low, plummeting 18 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2019. According to a report from Canalys, shipments plunged from 44.4 million to 36.4 million, with some of the...

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Instagram Creates @shop Account To Promote SMB Products
May 10, 2019

Instagram announced the launch of @shop, a new account described as a “celebration of small businesses and the creators behind them.” 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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Nike Introduces Smart Shoes
May 10, 2019

Nike is launching a new service within its app that will scan a user’s feet to determine their correct shoe size. Nike Fit in North America will officially launch in July. The company said it sees a real need for the service since, at any...

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What It Takes To Succeed In Mobile Order-Ahead Apps
April 30, 2019

Mobile food ordering has become a crowded space. What was once a niche activity has transformed into commonplace behavior. The space isn’t just filled with quick service restaurant (QSR)-branded apps, but also third parties like Uber Eats and DoorDash that have slashed delivery fees to...