Google reportedly asked a judge to reject an Epic Games proposal that would reform how the Google Play store operates. Google said in a Thursday (May 2) court filing that the proposal “would make it nearly impossible for Google to compete,” Reuters reported Friday (May 3). A hearing on the request for...
Wells Fargo said Thursday (May 2) that U.S. authorities are investigating the handling of complaints about Zelle. This disclosure in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) follows a similar statement by J.P. Morgan and comes amid scrutiny of Zelle’s peer-to-peer (P2P) payment network by both regulators and legislators,...
Cybercriminals exploit various avenues to target consumers, with one particularly vulnerable point being bad default passwords. The United Kingdom has taken a step toward closing this security gap by introducing a consumer protection law. Considered the first of its kind globally, the rule sets a precedent in safeguarding consumers...
Despite Europe’s reputation as a tech laggard, a cadre of companies is making big bets on artificial intelligence (AI). While the region has been slow to embrace AI in critical sectors like healthcare and government, according to a recent European Parliamentary Research Service study, these firms...
April 23, 2024
Companies have a critical need for technology to help manage their tax obligations, Sovos CEO Kevin Akeroyd writes in the new PYMNTS eBook, “The Implications of Uncertainty.” During my career, I’ve had the opportunity to manage businesses through a number of difficult and challenging periods. These ranged from tough and competitive markets to talent […]
April 03, 2024
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...
March 29, 2024
The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Advancements in this field are continually expanding the possibilities...
March 28, 2024
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...
May 03, 2024
Google reportedly asked a judge to reject an Epic Games proposal that would reform how the Google Play store operates. Google said in a Thursday (May 2) court filing that the proposal “would make it nearly impossible for Google to compete,” Reuters reported Friday (May 3). A hearing on the request for an injunction is scheduled for May 23, according to the report. Epic […]
May 03, 2024
Wells Fargo said Thursday (May 2) that U.S. authorities are investigating the handling of complaints about Zelle. This disclosure in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) follows a similar statement by J.P....
May 01, 2024
Block, owner of Cash App and Square, is reportedly facing a Department of Justice investigation. Federal prosecutors are in discussions with an ex-employee about allegations of widespread compliance failures at Cash App and Square going back years, NBC News...
April 29, 2024
Thursday (May 2) will see Apple announce its latest quarterly earnings results. Amid the volatility of hardware sales that springs to mind, there may be signs of pressure as the tech giant seeks to expand...
