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Google’s Blocks VR App Lets You Build 3D Models

Google’s Blocks VR App Lets You Build 3D Models
Google’s Blocks VR App Lets You Build 3D Models
July 07, 2017  |  Google

Google rolled out a new virtual reality app, dubbed Google Blocks, on Thursday (July 6) in which users can build 3D models. Get the Full...

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First Data Completes Its Purchase Of CardConnect
First Data Completes Its Purchase Of CardConnect
July 07, 2017  |  Payment Methods

First Data Corporation, the commerce-enabling technology  and CardConnect, a payment processing and technology solutions provider, announced Thursday (July 6)  the successful completion of First Data’s...

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VW Investing In LA Connected Car FinTech, AutoGravity
VW Investing In LA Connected Car FinTech, AutoGravity
July 07, 2017  |  Investments

Volkswagen Credit made news on Thursday when it announced that it is taking an equity stake in AutoGravity, a FinTech firm focused on car shopping...

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Wells Fargo Debuts Stakeholder Relations Group
Wells Fargo Debuts Stakeholder Relations Group
July 07, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

 Wells Fargo announced Thursday it is launching a new division combining a series of work functions from investor relations and corporate relations to public policy....

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Retail Self-Checkouts Soar Globally
Retail Self-Checkouts Soar Globally
July 07, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

It’s been a good year for self-checkouts in the retail industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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CopyCat Malware Strikes 14M Androids
CopyCat Malware Strikes 14M Androids
July 07, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

In cybersecurity news, as many as 14 million Google Android devices were hit with malicious ransomware that, as part of a widespread campaign, has been...

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Citi Pay Launches In The US
Citi Pay Launches In The US
July 07, 2017  |  Digital Payments

Citi Pay has launched in the United States, bringing the digital wallet to a new country. Citi announced news on Thursday that Citi Mastercard credit...

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Vantiv On Why Electronic Payments Are SMBs’ Next Natural Evolution
Vantiv On Why Electronic Payments Are SMBs’ Next Natural Evolution
July 07, 2017  |  eCommerce

While there are many reasons why small merchants should be able to take digital and online payments — including better conversion rates, wider exposure to a...

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Can APIs Save Traditional Banks?
Can APIs Save Traditional Banks?
July 07, 2017  |  Banking

Banks were once the great riverbed of financial activity. Today, the flow of cash is gradually being diverted through other, third-party channels because of services...

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