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How mPOS Morphs At A Global Level
December 04, 2014

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Bye-Bye Sales Associates, Hello Mobile Devices
December 04, 2014

Most shoppers with mobile devices prefer to look up information on their phones or tablets while shopping instead of talking to store employees, according to a new survey by the Consumer Electronics Association. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Sneak Peek At The iPhone As Hotel Room Door Key
December 04, 2014

While on a recent visit to the W Hollywood Hotel, Steve Wozniak, Apple’s co-founder gave an impromptu product demonstration on a keyless entry system that permits guests to use their smartphone devices as room keys. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Barclays’ Beacons For Banking
December 04, 2014

Barclays has found a whole new use for beacon technology to personalize and improve customer experience. 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...

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Intel Powers Glasses?
December 04, 2014

Fashion eyeglass designer Luxottica will be making “smart glasses” in partnership with chipmaker Intel, the two companies announced on Wednesday (Dec. 3) at the International Luxury Conference in Miami. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Fits.me Acquisition Gives eTailers New Tool To Boost Sales
December 04, 2014

While retailers consider a sale a sale, and would rather their customers buy online from them then not buy at all, online sales ding their margins. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that while most would think online sales would be more lucrative, because websites...

Mobile Payments For The Bankless
December 04, 2014

As the rise of e-commerce and mobile payments continues to threaten the champion status of cash, the market has threatened to leave behind the un- and under-banked population. ALTPAY wants to scoop up those consumers with a new mobile payment application that can be used...

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Reg D Up For Review In Congress
December 04, 2014

The Federal Reserve’s Regulation D — which limits the number of monthly transactions customers can make with their savings accounts, including automatic payments — is getting a hard look from Congress, American Banker reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

MasterCard Launches New Innovation Lab In East Africa
December 04, 2014

Across East Africa, millions are trapped in a cash economy, lacking financial services to help them fight risk, invest in their future and ultimately build better lives. There is an urgent need for the creation of commercially viable products and services for the unbanked and...