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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...