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Airbnb Latest Funding Round May Hit $20B
March 02, 2015

Airbnb is halfway to raising another billion dollars in funding, and bringing its total valuation to $20 billion, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

“Shazam for Fashion” Launches Stylist App
February 27, 2015

You hear a song on the radio and you want to know the name of it — you can use Shazam to find that out. Now you can do the same thing if you see an outfit you like on TV, thanks to an app...

Samsung’s Double-Barrel Galaxy S6 Launch
February 27, 2015

If you’re a mobile phone carrier with plans to offer the Samsung Galaxy S6 with a curved screen, it’s going to cost you. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Consumers Go Mobile For Smart-Device Research
February 27, 2015

When researching which mobile device to buy next, consumers are appropriately turning to their favorite device: their mobile phone. 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...

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Taste Of Groupon Aims To Feed 500K
February 27, 2015

The “one for one” model of Toms and its popular “buy a pair of shoes, give a pair of shoes” scheme has become a trend for retailers. And Groupon is joining the trend but applying it to food. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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China Cuts Apple Off Its Purchasing List
February 27, 2015

When Reuters reported exclusively last Wednesday (Feb. 25) that China would no longer allow federal agencies and departments to procure products from several major corporations – including Apple and Cisco – questions as to the motivation behind this decision emerged. Get the Full Story Complete...

Boku Wants To Replace Your Credit Card With Your Phone Number
February 27, 2015

Mobile payments firm Boku recognizes that while not everyone memorizes their credit card number, most have their mobile digits committed to memory. That’s why the company is looking to allow mobile buyers to make purchases with their cellphone numbers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Softcard Shuts Down After Google Buy
February 27, 2015

Just two days after Google announced an acquisition of Softcard assets, reports say Softcard is bidding farewell to its wallet mobile application – though it’s uncertain exactly what that means. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Gap Drives Digital Focus While Growing Storefronts
February 27, 2015

With a new, digitally-focused CEO leading the way, Gap’s fourth quarter earnings call yesterday (Feb. 26) was concentrated on its omnichannel push as the company grows its digital presence while still building its physical storefront space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...