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Facebook Launches Search
October 23, 2015

Facebook users will now find themselves with the ability to universally search across the entire social network. 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...

OfferUp Consumer Internet Startup May Be The Latest Unicorn
October 23, 2015

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Standalone Social Cause Crowdfunding Platform Launches
October 22, 2015

Indiegogo Life has grown into a new brand all its own. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

LivingSocial Cuts 20 Percent Of Its Workforce
October 15, 2015

LivingSocial is laying off about 200 members of its workforce — one-fifth of its entire staff in the U.S.

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Facebook’s New Shop Section Boosts eCommerce Push
October 13, 2015

Facebook launched an array of new features yesterday (Oct. 12), all geared towards an eCommerce push that will help businesses capitalize on the reach of its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Facebook Looks Beyond ‘Like’ Button To Emojis
October 09, 2015

The days of only having the option to ‘Like’ something on Facebook may be numbered. 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 newsletter,...

What’s Next For Dick Costolo? HBO’s Silicon Valley
October 08, 2015

Dick Costolo is taking his talents to Silicon Valley. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Merchant Innovation
Apple Approves Controversial Ad-Blocker
October 07, 2015

A new app in Apple’s App Store has stirred some controversy. Called Been Choice, the app is designed to block advertisements, which is not too terribly uncommon, lots of apps do that. What makes Been Choice unique is that it also blocks ads in native...

Merchant Innovation
Will MasterCard Really Let Users Pay By ‘Selfie?’
October 06, 2015

Securing cards is no easy feat since it is a given that there is an innovative, evolving and increasingly professional legion of cybercriminals actively seeking to grab as much user data and as many card numbers as possible. Get the Full Story Complete the form...