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BMW Wins Ride-Hailing License In China
November 21, 2018

BMW reportedly has achieved a ride-hailing first. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

Security & Fraud
Glitch Exposes Amazon Customer Emails
November 21, 2018

In what it described as a “technical error,” Amazon confirmed Wednesday (Nov. 21) that some of its customer names and emails have been exposed, and the company has notified the affected users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Apple, Silk Labs Buy To Boost AI Offering
November 21, 2018

Apple has reportedly acquired Silk Labs, the maker of a home-monitoring camera called Sense that failed to take off, as it works to build artificial intelligence (AI) into devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Eyewear Startups Put On Their Customer Experience Glasses With AR
November 21, 2018

Before the dawn of 3D smartphone technology, it wasn’t easy for startups to create a customized product — and market it to a consumer. When the founders of King Children wanted to create eyewear to fit the custom needs of shoppers, for instance, they faced...

Retail
The Gap Beats Earnings Estimates Amid Strong Digital Presence
November 21, 2018

With a strong digital platform supporting its brands, The Gap, Inc. had slightly better-than-expected results for the third quarter. The retailer reported earnings per share of 69 cents and revenues of $4.1 billion compared to analysts’ estimates of 68 cents and $4 billion. Get the...

B2B Payments
Tradeshift Pursues Basware Takeover
November 21, 2018

Supply chain payments company Tradeshift is reportedly vying for an acquisition of Finnish eInvoicing and B2B payments company Basware. 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...

B2B Payments
Chatbots Overlooked When SMBs Invest In Tech: Study
November 21, 2018

A new survey of small business owners suggests that small businesses are struggling to find the right targets for their technology investments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Financial Authorities Press Collaboration To Improve Global Corporate Payments
November 21, 2018

With FinTech driving innovation and competition in the cross-border payments space, governments can no longer afford to ignore changing and heightening demands for greater speed, transparency and efficiency in global transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
AP Professionals Often Their Own Biggest Hurdle In Automation
November 21, 2018

Outsourcing key functions of the enterprise may allow professionals to finally turn their attention away from the minutiae of manual processes and toward more strategic, value-added activities. But when it comes to money, businesses may be reluctant to hand the reins to a third party....