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Samsung Pay Will Let Galaxy Note 7 Users Pay With Their Eyes
Samsung Pay Will Let Galaxy Note 7 Users Pay With Their Eyes
September 21, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Samsung Pay is getting even more tech-savvy with a new feature that lets you make a payment with your eyes. According to a report, with the...

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Is Amazon Saving Its Best Prices For Prime Members?
Is Amazon Saving Its Best Prices For Prime Members?
September 21, 2016  |  Amazon Commerce

Amazon is being accused of favoring big spenders and its Prime members. A report from nonprofit investigative news organization ProPublica revealed that the online retailer’s...

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Finicity Releases New ACH Account Verification API
Finicity Releases New ACH Account Verification API
September 21, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Finicity announced on Tuesday (Sept. 20) it has released its new ACH Account Verification API. In a press release, the company said the service enables...

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In The UK, Growing Awareness Of Cyber Risk May Not Be Enough
In The UK, Growing Awareness Of Cyber Risk May Not Be Enough
September 21, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The latest UK Cyber Risk report from Marsh shows that cyber risk is becoming top of mind for financial professionals. But being aware and doing...

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Amazon Inks Deal To Buy Chatbot Company Angel.ai
Amazon Inks Deal To Buy Chatbot Company Angel.ai
September 21, 2016  |  Amazon

Amazon has reportedly inked a deal to acquire Angel.ai, a chatbot technology company, for an undisclosed sum. According to a report by TechCrunch, Amazon confirmed Angel.ai Cofounder...

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Facebook Making It Easier For Local Merchants To Advertise Offline Offerings
Facebook Making It Easier For Local Merchants To Advertise Offline Offerings
September 21, 2016  |  Social Commerce

Aiming to get a bigger piece of the offline advertising pie, Facebook announced on Tuesday (Sept. 20) the launch of dynamic ads for retail. According...

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Digital Channels Making Banks More Vulnerable To Scams
Digital Channels Making Banks More Vulnerable To Scams
September 21, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

SAS, the analytics company, and Javelin Strategy & Research, the market research company, found in their “2016 Digital Channel Threat Report: Derisking Convenience” that digital...

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Have Consumer Privacy And Matchmakers Reached A Crossroads?
Have Consumer Privacy And Matchmakers Reached A Crossroads?
September 21, 2016  |  Matchmakers

When it comes to personal data, consumers today are wielding more control over what information they share and with whom. But what does that mean...

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