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Security & Fraud
Android Security Flaw Exposes 1.4B Devices
August 24, 2016

A flaw that was previously discovered in the Android operating system’s Linux kernel is now believed to impact four in five devices, an estimated 1.4 billion Android devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Mobile Commerce
Uber Dominates Taxi App Service In 108 Countries
August 24, 2016

Uber, the mobile ridesharing app, is now the most used taxi app in 108 countries, spanning everywhere from North America to Africa (well, at least when it comes to Android devices), according to a data analysis by SimilarWeb. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payment Methods
Remind’s New Feature Lets Teachers Accept Online Payment For School Events
August 24, 2016

Remind, the company that started out as a way for teachers to communicate to parents, is aiming to monetize its business by launching a new feature that enables K–12 teachers to collect money from parents for school activities, whether it’s a field trip, book fair...

Slice Watch Can Monitor Prices For Online Shopping Lists
August 24, 2016

Slice, a mobile shopping assistant app, has rolled out a new offering called Slice Watch, designed to help online shoppers save money by allowing them to track prices on online items, according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Payment Methods
Popular Becomes Second To Launch Credit Cards For Use In Cuba
August 24, 2016

Popular announced on Tuesday (Aug. 23) that it has become the second financial institution in the U.S. and the first in Puerto Rico to offer its credit cards for use in Cuba. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

International
UK Banks Poised To Lose Corporate Customers In Wake Of Brexit
August 24, 2016

Everyone was bracing for a negative impact from Britain’s historic vote earlier this summer to exit the European Union, and now, a new report from Greenwich Associates shows just how bad it may be. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

CFPB
CFPB’s $100M Gift To The Plaintiff’s Bar (If Arbitration Goes Bye-Bye)
August 24, 2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has quantified the impact of getting rid of the class-action waivers in consumer financial contracts, which prevent customers from filing class-action lawsuits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Payment Methods
WorldRemit Launches Its Service In Virginia
August 24, 2016

WorldRemit, the global remittances services company, announced on Tuesday (Aug. 23) it has launched its services in Virginia. WorldRemit provides a secure way for Virginia residents to send money to their loved ones around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Alternative Finances
Financeit Launches Direct-To-Consumer Financing Platform
August 24, 2016

Financeit announced on Tuesday (Aug. 23) it launched Financeit Direct, a direct-to-consumer financing platform. The tool, which the company said is a first-of-its-kind platform, is available 24/7 from any location on any device. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...