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Retail
Beyond The Primaries, New Hampshire Is Doing … Just OK
February 09, 2016

The presidential primary may dominate New Hampshire’s news today, but longer-lasting trends are in place that transcend who takes the vote today or even the White House come November. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Payment Methods
Optus Optimizes mPayment Options With Payment Stickers, Bands
February 09, 2016

Optus, an Australian contactless payments service provider, is now offering payment stickers and bands as part of its strategy to find a user base beyond Android phones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

eCommerce
Census Calls For Retraction – Webster Calls For Independent Audit
February 09, 2016

“I’m from the government and I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong.” 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....

International
Facebook’s Free Basics Gets The Cold Shoulder In India
February 09, 2016

India has done more than just give Facebook’s free Internet service app a “dislike.” 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...

Mobile Commerce
Inside PayPal And Netflix’s VPN Crackdown
February 09, 2016

There’s a loophole in Netflix that may soon be closed. Fortune reported Monday (Feb. 8) that moviegoers (that is, home-based moviegoers) have been using a “common trick” that lets them grab onto the Netflix catalog as it is available in other countries. Get the Full...

Security & Fraud
NSA Outlines Revamped Cybersecurity Unit Plans
February 09, 2016

The United States National Security Agency is reorganizing in a manner that will consolidate both the spying and domestic cybersecurity operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payment Methods
Coin On The Hot Seat Over ‘Defective Product’
February 09, 2016

Coin Inc. is facing a lawsuit about its promise that consumers could (and should) carry a single card rather than several cards, according to a Monday (Feb. 8) report from Digital Transactions. Those claims were made by the company in tandem with the implication that the single...

MoboMoney Enables Sound-Based Contactless Payments In India
February 09, 2016

Consumers in India can now make payments with a sound. 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...

Venmo Fumbles With Super Bowl-Driven Glitch
February 09, 2016

While the Super Bowl isn’t an official holiday, there’s no doubt that millions of people take the day to celebrate a few elements of American life: professional sports and overconsumption. However, one app’s troubles at Super Bowl 50 shows another vice that could be slipping...