The legal dust-up between PayPal and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over digital wallets has notched a win in PayPal’s favor. As reported this week, U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon ruled that the CFPB “had no rational justification” for placing digital wallets under...
Digital wallets — Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayPal and more — give consumers a secure, convenient and contactless way to pay for purchases online and in person. Because they store credit- and debit-card information, they liberate shoppers from having to carry around physical cards when dining or shopping....
Are there any adults still out there who aren’t using digital wallets to securely store important documents? The answer is yes. There are many who don’t, but increasingly consumers are opting to use mobile wallets as a convenient way to both shop and store those...
Amid global efforts aimed at decarbonization and energy efficiency, the demand for smarter, more environmentally conscious solutions is intensifying. The imperative extends to the traditional heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sector, which according to Rheem Chief Technology Officer Alan Machuga, is witnessing heightened innovation...
Epic Games is planning to roll out mobile online stores for iPhone and Android users later this year. The company, which produces games like Fortnite, plans to take a 12% commission for its sales on these platforms, according to a Wednesday (March 20) report from Bloomberg, citing...
Digital bank Onyx Private is reportedly changing its business model and “moving away from the B2C model.” The company is not shutting down, Onyx Private CEO Victor Santos told TechCrunch in a report posted Monday (March 18). Santos said this when asked by TechCrunch about an email Onyx Private sent...
Interactive music/entertainment platform TouchTunes is entering the mobile payment arena. The company on Thursday (March 14) announced the launch of FunWallet, its cashless mobile payment platform that lets users pay for in-venue amusement machines such as billiards tables or digital dartboards. “FunWallet will allow users to pay for...
Budgeting and managing expenses are fundamental aspects of individual financial well-being. However, when it comes to couples, these practices take on a heightened significance. Financial disagreements rank among the top contributors to relationship strain and even divorce, underscoring the critical importance of effective money management...
When it comes to professional sports, it’s not just about the plays and the scores. It’s also about how fans experience and interact with their favorite teams off the field. Against this backdrop, sports franchises are harnessing digital tools and technologies, ranging from immersive virtual...