One of the many obstacles facing widespread beacon implementation remains consumer opt-in. In an age when government surveillance has shed its kindly veneer, the thought of retailers digging around in consumers’ smartphones is just too much for the average shopper to comfortably bear. Sure, everyone...
Few companies understand growth like Uber, which has continued to expand not only in scope as it adds more U.S. cities and foreign countries to its service network but also in the nature of its business. At first, Uber was nothing more than a more...
Toys talking to kids? Not really a new thing. Toys taking information that kids speak to them, uploading it to a database and using that information to sell additional products to the child? That’s pretty new this holiday season -- and it’s a potential ethical...
Few industries have the stream of data that retail does to self-reflexively judge itself in real time. However, last week brought a trove of information on how wearable devices are faring with customers (hint: well), the travails of opening a small business (hint: risky) and...
Akimbo Now tells PYMNTS about its new virtual card platform and the potential the technology has in the corporate payments space.
What do sports cars, art, boats, antiques and jewels have in common — other than all being the things Gwyneth Paltrow doubtlessly casually bought over the weekend online? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
U.S. ATM maker Diebold has announced that rival firm Wincor Nixdorf has agreed on a takeover, with Diebold offering up $1.8 billion in cash and shares for its German counterpart. If the deal is approved by regulatory authorities in both nations, it would create the...
The recent terrorist attacks in Paris have fueled the fire for an ongoing debate about encrypted data and the major Silicon Valley tech companies’ abilities to provide encrypted messaging tools that provide users with tighter security over their personal data. Get the Full Story Complete...
In the wake of an initial public offering that priced well below the range of $11 to $13 and instead came to market at $9, Square will have to pony up a fair chunk of change to satisfy some obligations to its early investors. Get...
