According to reports, this week will see the launch of the first Google branded smartphones as part of a device release batch. The Google phone will come with an Echo-like “smart speaker” that responds to the human voice. Other hardware expected this week includes Home...
Some merger action between Google and Twitter is looking more likely as the two companies are consulting with third parties over a possible acquisition. The two giants have collaborated in the past, and Google lacks a social media presence with which to compete with Facebook.
The Electronic Payments Coalition is unimpressed with the Durbin Amendment and wants it nixed. The coalition claims the amendment has allowed big-box retailers to pad their bottom lines to the detriment of smaller competitors, community banks and credit unions.
In the U.S., interest for alternative finance startups has waned among investors. Not so abroad, including in the U.K., where invoice financing firm DueCourse recently announced more than $8 million in new funding for its solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
TD Bank is looking to capitalize on the retreat of some foreign lenders of U.S. corporations, reports said on Friday (Sept. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
There’s no question that, in today’s digital age, borders are quickly starting to disappear. It’s easier than ever for businesses (and commerce) to digitally connect, but this also presents an even larger opportunity for fraudsters to wreak havoc. In a recent digital discussion, ThreatMetrix joined...
Google recently announced a new effort to increase its presence in the enterprise, rebranding its B2B units as Google Cloud and G Suite last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
A China-based blockchain company is celebrating a series of firsts for the distributed ledger space after raising $4.5 million via crowdsale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Monzo announced on Friday (Sept. 30) that users can now send money to friends and family via their voice. 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...
