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Vending Machines…For Cars Now Found In Nashville
November 16, 2015

If there’s one persistent stereotype about the auto industry, it’s that actually buying a vehicle isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Salespeople have acquired sordid reputations, and the mere process of going to and from dealerships to negotiate and take cars out for test...

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Analysts Say IoT Commerce Mainstream In Five Years
November 16, 2015

The Internet of Things should gain traction with the push toward keeping everyday household items consistently restocked, with alerts sounded when supplies are running low. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Marc Andreessen Unfriends Facebook
November 16, 2015

Marc Andreessen, a Facebook board member who has been on its board since 2008, appears to be shedding his weight in the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Craigslist Rival VarageSale Adds In-App Payments
November 16, 2015

VarageSale, a community-focused classifieds app, announced late last week that it will provide its customers with a new digital way to pay rather than having to rely on paying cash during face-to-face interactions, Re/code reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Overstock May Ditch Its Blockchain Trading Unit
November 13, 2015

Overstock’s recent quarterly earnings revealed that it will spend as much as $8 million on its blockchain trading subsidiary this year alone — which has made the company consider spinning off the business all together. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Cybersecurity
Is FireEye’s Earnings Miss Really About Less Cyber Attacks?
November 13, 2015

Last week cybersecurity firm FireEye not only fell short of investor expectations when their earnings were released, but the company also laid part of the blame for its disappointing results on the fact China is now playing nice, therefore causing “a reduction in the threat...

PayPal-Xoom Deal Now Official
November 13, 2015

The news that PayPal was going to acquire international money transfer provider, Xoom, for $890 million in an all-cash deal came in early July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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VCs Back Wedding Registry Service Zola With $10M
November 13, 2015

Zola Inc., a Manhattan-based online wedding gift registry, has raised $10 million in Series B funding as it takes on cutting a bigger share from its competitors, like Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Williams-Sonoma. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Cybersecurity
Apple Security Certificate Glitch Shuts Down Apps
November 13, 2015

Apple’s failure to renew a security certificate resulted in a big headache for some users who were blocked from using software downloaded from the Mac App Store earlier this week, TechCrunch reported yesterday (Nov. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...