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Five At Five: NYC Votes To Impose Ridesharing Cap
August 08, 2018

Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes New York lawmakers seeking to put a cap on ridesharing services, states working to embrace blockchain, Hawaii saving money by converting some functions to digital,...

Security & Fraud
Apple Says iPhones Do Not Listen In On Users
August 08, 2018

Apple told lawmakers in the U.S. this week that its iPhone isn’t listening in on users without their permission, and that it doesn’t let third-party app developers listen in on customers’ calls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Ridesharing
Uber And The Cap Conundrum
August 08, 2018

New York City. If you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere. 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....

Security & Fraud
Homeland Security Researchers Find Security Holes In Mobile Devices
August 08, 2018

Department of Homeland Security researchers have reportedly found many security vulnerabilities in mobile devices sold by U.S.-based cellphone carriers, reported Fifth Domain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Global Payments
Anderson Zaks Rolls Out P2PE; Investly Opens Platform To Partners
August 08, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Anderson Zaks’ new encryption feature for its RedCard payment processing system. In addition, State Bank of India has rolled out a multi-option payment acceptance device, and Investly is opening up its...

Retail
Levi’s Laser Focus On Personalization
August 08, 2018

Jeans have been around — and popular — since the late 19th century, so it can be a bit strange to contemplate adding cutting-edge technological innovation to their production because, well, they’re jeans.  They’re the most old-school of the old-school fashion items. Get the Full...

Retail
How Malls Are Becoming The New Office Buildings
August 08, 2018

As malls as retail hubs are passing out of favor in an increasing number of locations, it seems yet another plan to repurpose them is springing to the forefront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
How Chubbies Went From A Cult Fave To A Highly Imitated Brand
August 08, 2018

There are brands that claim to take the customer experience to the max — and then there are brands that redefine what exactly the max means. Chubbies is among the latter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Delivery
eCommerce, Delivery Firms Turn Attention To Supply Chain, Logistics
August 08, 2018

As eCommerce and delivery companies fight an increasingly tough battle to streamline costs and compete for customers, a number of firms are moving to take control over logistics and distribution, as the cost savings and efficiencies can help accelerate growth and lower the expense of...